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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Aches When Suffering From SLE Lupus

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Posted on Sat, 27 Sep 2014
Question: Yes, thank you. This is really a last resort for me. I have SLE Lupus with numbness, pain, & prickly feelings from my knees to my feet in both legs. It feels as though both my legs are filled with heavy sand. I've had every test imaginable & my Lupus doctor firmly believes the Lupus decided to rear it's ugly head most of all in my legs. I rarely get a good night's sleep ~ especially without medication to help me be comfortable. My monthly medications are due. I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday morning at 9:30 am & it was cancelled Monday afternoon because he was going to be out of town. It was changed to 10:30 am this morning & at about 8:00 am I received a text stating he's ill & it will be several days before he's back in the office. They will not fill any meds ~ even meds that are due. I take several medications, but the one that has me worried the most ~ which was really due on Monday ~ is Lortab because I'm already experiencing withdrawals & they're only going to get worse & I have no idea or guidance as to when he will be back in the office. I'm quite upset & I'm sure that's not helping my stomach or worrying much. Do you offer consultations for this medication? Thank you very much & have a great day.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
We cannot prescribe you that.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that we cannot prescribe you the medicine as a presciption order for you . But yes if you are taking that you should continue with it . If thats not available you can take paracetamol 500 mg which I think you can get over the counter , it will take care of your muscle aches .

It is very important to get your CPK levels tested , calcium , Vitamin B 12 and vitamin D levels as these can give rise to pain in lower limbs along with weakness . Plus you also need to tell other medicines that you are taking to see if any side effects of the medicines is there.

Take care.

Dr. Shruti
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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Aches When Suffering From SLE Lupus

Brief Answer: We cannot prescribe you that. Detailed Answer: Dear Madam, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that we cannot prescribe you the medicine as a presciption order for you . But yes if you are taking that you should continue with it . If thats not available you can take paracetamol 500 mg which I think you can get over the counter , it will take care of your muscle aches . It is very important to get your CPK levels tested , calcium , Vitamin B 12 and vitamin D levels as these can give rise to pain in lower limbs along with weakness . Plus you also need to tell other medicines that you are taking to see if any side effects of the medicines is there. Take care. Dr. Shruti