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2021-09-27 15:36:29
I was diagnosed sle 3 years back now i am under hydroxychloroquine medication once a day suddenly i developone episode of  tingling  in my lower limb ..i continoisly go to follow up ...Do i have to be concerned???
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Not to worry much, looking to your history. You may need medicines for nerve pain. And it ll resolve your problem.
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Ask your treating rheumatologist to add nerve pain medicine

Answered2021-09-29 04:35:53

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Very rarely hydroxychloroquine can cause neuropathic pain. Please get EMG NCV done

Answered2021-10-12 13:44:25

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SLE can cause peripheral neuropathy. If it's just mild sensory symptoms, then it may require only symptomatic management. However, if symptoms are severe or if motor weakness is present then a nerve conduction study followed by immunosuppressive medication may be needed.
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