Are you wondering how systemic sclerosis-polymyositis overlap syndrome relates to lupus?
Overlap syndromes occur when someone has symptoms of multiple rheumatic conditions at the same time. For people with lupus, this can sometimes mean also showing signs of other connective tissue conditions — and it's more common than many Show Full Answer
Are you wondering how systemic sclerosis-polymyositis overlap syndrome relates to lupus?
Overlap syndromes occur when someone has symptoms of multiple rheumatic conditions at the same time. For people with lupus, this can sometimes mean also showing signs of other connective tissue conditions — and it's more common than many people realize.
Some key points about overlap syndromes and lupus:
- Lupus can overlap with other autoimmune and connective tissue conditions
- Symptoms between these conditions often look very similar, making diagnosis tricky
- A rheumatologist is the best specialist to help sort out what's going on
- Getting an accurate diagnosis matters because treatments can differ depending on what's driving your symptoms
If you've been told you might have an overlap syndrome alongside lupus, it's worth having a detailed conversation with your rheumatology team. They can run the right antibody tests and evaluate your full symptom picture to make sure you're getting the most appropriate care.
It's a lot to navigate, but you're not alone in dealing with overlapping diagnoses — many MyLupusTeam members are in the same boat.
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