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What Causes Muscle Twitching After A Herpes Outbreak?
Question: HI I am having muscle twitching after a herpes outbreak. It's from my face to my legs. I do have some skin stinging but no lesions. How common is this? I was already on 6 weeks of valacyclovor. The genitals area appears to be clear. What can this be?
Brief Answer:
Side effects of medication
Detailed Answer:
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Muscle twitching as you describe is typically not a direct consequence of the herpes infection but when it occurs we believe it is either a direct toxic effect of the antiviral drug itself or an effect on the kidneys which can result in muscle twitching.
If I were your doctor I would measure renal function tests for creatinine, BUN, and even a 24 hr. total creatinine as this could be elevated while the other indices are still normal. You can help yourself immensely by HYDRATING A LOT......flush those kidneys and keep the tubules open and clear and this could possibly reduce twitching.
If your herpes rash has resolved then, I would have a dialogue with the primary doctor to see if stopping the drug may be appropriate. I understand there is the desire to be on prophylactic therapy but you MAY need a drug holiday as well. The twitching may be your body's way of telling someone that fact.
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Side effects of medication
Detailed Answer:
Good evening and thank you for your question on this network.
Muscle twitching as you describe is typically not a direct consequence of the herpes infection but when it occurs we believe it is either a direct toxic effect of the antiviral drug itself or an effect on the kidneys which can result in muscle twitching.
If I were your doctor I would measure renal function tests for creatinine, BUN, and even a 24 hr. total creatinine as this could be elevated while the other indices are still normal. You can help yourself immensely by HYDRATING A LOT......flush those kidneys and keep the tubules open and clear and this could possibly reduce twitching.
If your herpes rash has resolved then, I would have a dialogue with the primary doctor to see if stopping the drug may be appropriate. I understand there is the desire to be on prophylactic therapy but you MAY need a drug holiday as well. The twitching may be your body's way of telling someone that fact.
If I've adequately answered your questions could you do me a huge favor by CLOSING THE QUERY and being sure to include some fine words of feedback along with a 5 STAR rating if you feel my answers/suggestions have helped? Again, many thanks for posing your questions and please let me know how things turn out.
Do not forget to contact me in the future at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for additional questions, comments, or concerns having to do with this topic or others.
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