HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Do Persistent Joint And Muscle Pain Suggest Lupus?

Hi! I m a 51 year old female in great health however I ve been having problems with increasing joint/muscle pain all over my body. My paternal grandmother died from complications of Lupus and my 50 year old sister was recently diagnosed with lupus. I know there isn t a specific test for it, but could my issues be something other than Lupus?
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello there I have read through your question and I can understand your concern. Joint pains alone are not diagnostic of lupus. A butterfly rash on the face, fever, fatigue and skin sensitivity specially to sun exposure have to be looked for. If you have any of these additional symptoms you must consult your physician. Other causes of joint pain like arthritis should be ruled out. I would advise you to get an ESR, anticcp and RA Factor done to rule out other causes. Also you should get an X Ray of the affected joints. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Do Persistent Joint And Muscle Pain Suggest Lupus?

Hello there I have read through your question and I can understand your concern. Joint pains alone are not diagnostic of lupus. A butterfly rash on the face, fever, fatigue and skin sensitivity specially to sun exposure have to be looked for. If you have any of these additional symptoms you must consult your physician. Other causes of joint pain like arthritis should be ruled out. I would advise you to get an ESR, anticcp and RA Factor done to rule out other causes. Also you should get an X Ray of the affected joints. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.