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Slowly Recovering With Discoid Lupus, Blood Test Is Normal. Any Advice?
I have discoid lupus, my inflammation marker is 21, all other CBC tests are fine. I am on hydroxychloroquine 200mg
Ever other day, is there something else I could do? I have had lots of hair loss, light sensitivity with this medication.
I should tell you last fall my inflammation was 25, I discovered working under fluorescent lights, eight bulbs with eight foot ceilings my have started this, I, never was in the sun. After discovering removed the lights, my inflammation went down to 23, and now 21. Could the mg be to high or I just want to be off this med all together, Please Help!
Ever other day, is there something else I could do? I have had lots of hair loss, light sensitivity with this medication.
I should tell you last fall my inflammation was 25, I discovered working under fluorescent lights, eight bulbs with eight foot ceilings my have started this, I, never was in the sun. After discovering removed the lights, my inflammation went down to 23, and now 21. Could the mg be to high or I just want to be off this med all together, Please Help!
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
Dear madam,
You need to continue with these medications as if now . Just avoid sunlight . Keep your body covered . Use sunscreen lotion .
Dr.Shruti
You need to continue with these medications as if now . Just avoid sunlight . Keep your body covered . Use sunscreen lotion .
Dr.Shruti
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