... I have read the sticky posts and reviewed the ACR criteria for diagnosing lupus. I think skin involvement seems to be a key in the diagnosis and the only rash I have is on the back of my neck and it itches. The dr. ... (4 replies)

... Dear mommymaul, I wasn't being vague on purpose, never. I was trying to say that the conditions you've cited have overlapping symptoms. Joint pain can be caused by hypothyroidism, lupus, and psoriasis. ... (10 replies)