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Lupus Sle, Pain And Numerous Red Dots, Purple Mottling On Legs. Negative Dvt, Mildly Raised D Dimer Test. Cause Of Marks On Legs?

hi i have lupus sle in i have pain in my legs and lots of red dots like broken blood vessels and a purple mottling on my legs ive been to a and e on request of my doctor to rule out a dvt came back negative i had a mild raised d dimer test which doctor said was secondary to my lupus but that doesnt explain the marks on my legs help
Mon, 23 Jul 2012
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hi,
It could be related to anti phospholipid syndrome, have you been tested for anti cardiolipid antibodies. Is your lupus active are the complements low, you need to find out.
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Lupus Sle, Pain And Numerous Red Dots, Purple Mottling On Legs. Negative Dvt, Mildly Raised D Dimer Test. Cause Of Marks On Legs?

hi, It could be related to anti phospholipid syndrome, have you been tested for anti cardiolipid antibodies. Is your lupus active are the complements low, you need to find out.