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Are Recurrent Welts On Lower Abdomen And Under Arms A Sign Of Lupus?

I have wells down my sides ,under my arm my face is swollen , I also have a well on the back of my head and my forehead is sore. I was diagnosis with Lupus is this possible to be Lupus or something else I went to the doctor Monday he gave me cream and a shot I also took a eppy Penn shot the wells went away but this morning they came back what do I need to do
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Rheumatologist,  's  Response
This looks like urticaria which can be due to lupus or may not be . Your treating doctor will run the required tests and let you know.
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Rheumatologist,  Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani's  Response
It can be due to lupus but it looks more like urticaria . Get ANA testing done to look for lupus and discuss with your treating doctor.
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Are Recurrent Welts On Lower Abdomen And Under Arms A Sign Of Lupus?

This looks like urticaria which can be due to lupus or may not be . Your treating doctor will run the required tests and let you know.