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Suggest Pain Management Medicines For Lupus Caused Joint Pain.
A blood test just revealed I have Lupus. I cannot get an appointment with a Rheumatologist until August. I am having extreme pain in my hands, shoulders, and elbows. I become partially paralyzed due to the pain. At times I cannot even wash my hands or squeeze a tube of toothpaste because of the pain. What type of lupus do I have, and what can I take besides Aleve for the pain? I am in desperate need of help. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. P.S. I am currently taking Citalopram (20) mg. daily and Bupropion (150) daily.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
hi first you need to rule out rheumatoid arthritis, in this disease, test for lupus can comes positive. but as per your history, it seems that you have either RA or lupus related arthritis. see your physician
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