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Could The Symptoms Of Headache, Fatigue And Swelling In Fingers Be Due To Lupus?

I am very nervous. I have an appointment next month with a rheumatologist. Here are my symptoms: headaches daily, fatigue, purple toes that are very painful, swelling in the fingers and occasional purple knuckles. My family doctor mentioned lupus. Thoughts?
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yes, you are right, it may be lupus.
but it may be dermatomyositis, with your symptoms you mention, I am more concern about dermatomyositis
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Could The Symptoms Of Headache, Fatigue And Swelling In Fingers Be Due To Lupus?

yes, you are right, it may be lupus. but it may be dermatomyositis, with your symptoms you mention, I am more concern about dermatomyositis regards