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Lupus
An inflammatory disease caused by the immune system attacking one's own tissues throughout the body.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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This last 2 weeks feel so run down between P.O.T.S and Lupus... im 27 I want to feel normal. But I don't think ill ever be "normal" again. :/?
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