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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
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Dr. Aneesa Kapadia
Rheumatologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Very rarely hydroxychloroquine can cause neuropathic pain.
Please get EMG NCV done
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Dr. Sakshi Mittal
Rheumatologist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
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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