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I have lupus cerebritis and experience non-stop migraines since being diagnosed. recently i find otc analgesics to do work why do you think that is?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

OTC?: Migraines are common. Lupus cerebritis is rare. Your migraines may have nothing to do with your sle! the fact that otc meds help you is good.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Inflammation: Lupus cerebritis likely cause ha due to meningeal irrtitation and otc meds may help with the pain of inflammation.

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Answered 5/2/2013

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