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Flu, I HOPE!?

I was seen by my primary MD on 11/30/06 for a cough and wheezing. I was given Azithromycin and an Albuterol inhaler, which seemed to have done nothing but only perhaps clear a sinus infection I may have had. The color of mucus from my sinuses went from a dark-green to completely clear, however my cough and wheeze are still present. On 12/07/06 I developed back, chest, and rib pain. I was told to return if my symptoms worsen or new ones arise.I am almost certain this pain is not from coughing, in other words my ribs.  I have studied this 'round with the
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no clue about the lupus thing but my chest cold is back once again. I'm guessing I have asthma.
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It sounds like you could have an upper respiratory infection or pneumonia. Usually penumonia is accompanied by back pain.

Why do your medical records say, "lupus" ? Have you had other symptoms in the past ? For a lupus diagnosis, you must have a positive ANA titer, high ESR (Sed Rate) and have followed up with a Rheumatologist for additional testing.

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