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February 12, 2020 (edited)
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Symptoms early 20’s getting accurate diagnosis wasn’t easy.

February 14, 2020
A MyLupusTeam Member

I was initially diagnosed with Teenage Arthritis when still at school. After few years it developed to Rheumatoid and in 2005 I was also diagnosed with Lupus. At the time I was 25 yo. Hope everything goes well with your diagnosis. Try to stay as active as possible and enjoy your good days to the maximum.

February 12, 2020
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February 15, 2020
MyLupusTeam

Many people experience a delay in their lupus diagnosis. For example, one MyLupusTeam member shared that they started experiencing symptoms as a child but were not diagnosed until age 31. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, women are typically diagnosed between their 20s and 60s, while men are most likely to Show Full Answer

Many people experience a delay in their lupus diagnosis. For example, one MyLupusTeam member shared that they started experiencing symptoms as a child but were not diagnosed until age 31. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, women are typically diagnosed between their 20s and 60s, while men are most likely to receive a diagnosis between ages 40 and 70.

July 20, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

48 years old. 2 weeks before my 49th birthday. 🤔

May 7, 2023
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