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Sle on plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 400, mtx 10, butrans 10mcg. why is pain worse at night?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pain at night: Pain of any sort tends to be worse at night because the body's natural anti-inflammatory (steroid) levels r at their lowest. Perhaps your rheumatologist can adjust your med regimen to provide better nighttime coverage for pain.

Answered 10/10/2018

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