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I have rheumatoid nodules, but I'm "only" diagnosed with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease. Can this be right?
Asked on: 08/04/2011 - 17:45

I'm a 30 year old female, and I've had a long list of rheumatological symptoms that all started just under two years ago. In summary:

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Burning Skin and Spinal Nerve Root Disease
Asked on: 08/01/2011 - 10:58

My face, outer ears and the backs of my ankles have been burning and I don't know why! I do have discoid lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, I don't even know which one it could be. I don't go outside very much, especially when the suns out. I hardly get to go anywhere-due to other problems I'm having. If anyone can tell me how to get rid of this burning feeling please please let me know.

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I had surgery a month ago on my elbow-now I am so tired! Do you think my lupus is acting up?
Asked on: 10/22/2010 - 11:01

How can I tell if I am in a flare after surgery? I do not know what to do if I am in one. I need to sleep around 12 hours to feel well.

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I was given a diagnosis of RA and Lupus. I feel I do not have lupus, no clinical signs. Can a doctor go on blood tests only?
Asked on: 08/19/2010 - 09:13

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I was given a diagnosis of RA and Lupus and have been treated with plaquenil for many years. I feel I do not have lupus, no clinical signs. Can a doctor go on blood tests only?

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Are there new and safer medications for SLE Lupus and Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
Asked on: 05/18/2010 - 13:31

I got a severe gastric ulcer from taking the medications for my diseases. My liver, kidneys, bladder and gall bladders have been damaged more from the prescription medications than the diseases.

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Why do I have so many lipoid bumps in my body? Does that have anything to do with Fibromyalgia or Lupus?
Asked on: 05/17/2010 - 07:02
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Are lupus and fibromyalgia related? How are they diagnosed?
Asked on: 05/17/2010 - 06:56

How closely related are lupus and fibromyalgia? Are there certain tests to be done to determine whether you have one or the other?

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What is the shrinking lung syndrome in lupus?
Asked on: 02/11/2010 - 16:43
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