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Could Lupus Be Causing Back Stiffness And Swelling With Breathing Pain?

I woke up yesterday morning with a semi stiff back. Went through day it seemed to be okay. Woke this morning, and hurt to breathe, slight movement even hurt. Leaned over after shower putting on clothes and noticed a large swollen area on right side of back. About midway down, right below my bra . Severe pain, hard to take full breath. I took two ibuprofen and they seemed to ease it slightly. I have Lupus, I m wondering if this could be inflammation. I have zero energy. I m thinking I could be going into a flare.
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Yes there is a possibility , please see rheumatologist immediately for the same . Your CPK levels would also be needed immediately along with chest x ray.
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Could Lupus Be Causing Back Stiffness And Swelling With Breathing Pain?

Yes there is a possibility , please see rheumatologist immediately for the same . Your CPK levels would also be needed immediately along with chest x ray.