Georgia Woman Misdiagnosed with HIV During Pregnancy; Doctors Later Discovered Lupus Through Family History
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Summary
Shontia Matlock, a Georgia woman, was misdiagnosed with HIV while pregnant at age 19 after experiencing severe symptoms including swelling, blisters, and rashes. Doctors later discovered the true cause was lupus, uncovered through investigation of her genetics and family history. Now 39, Matlock shares her story exclusively with PEOPLE.
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· 2 pulledWhen I got pregnant, everything started going downhill.
I could barely get up in the mornings or walk. I was extremely swollen, had blisters on my hands and feet and developed rashes.
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