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Is myalgia common in lupus? this is my first time with it - for about a week- joints hurt too, what can i do? taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) after i stopped it :(

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Speak with rheum doc: Speak with your rheumatologist . You need to determine if there is true muscle inflammation or just muscle aches. There are meds that will help.

Answered 1/19/2014

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A member asked:

Is myalgia common in lupus? this is my first time with it - for about a week- joints hurt too, what can i do? taking plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) after i stopped it :(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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