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Have Lupus Flare. Ankles And Feet Are Painful. Suggest Painkillers To Reduce Inflammation?
Question: I have had a lupus flare up for about 10 days. My specialist is on holiday. My ankeles and under the feet are so painful that i can hardly walk. Other than pain killers what can i demand of my doctor to reduce my present inflammation
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Brief Answer:
Anti inflammatories.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam ,
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Well looking into your problem I would tell you that Lupus is generally maintained in remission with steroids and hydroxychloroquine . I hope you are continuing on these medications .
You should take pain killers like the ones having anti inflammatory option also. You can take Naproxen 500 mg Twice a day . Since you suffer from diabetes this pain can be neuropathic also . I will advise you to discuss the issue thoroughly with you treating doctor because he remains the best judge of your situation . You can also you use topical diclofenac gel for pain relief .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Anti inflammatories.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam ,
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Well looking into your problem I would tell you that Lupus is generally maintained in remission with steroids and hydroxychloroquine . I hope you are continuing on these medications .
You should take pain killers like the ones having anti inflammatory option also. You can take Naproxen 500 mg Twice a day . Since you suffer from diabetes this pain can be neuropathic also . I will advise you to discuss the issue thoroughly with you treating doctor because he remains the best judge of your situation . You can also you use topical diclofenac gel for pain relief .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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