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Had sleep study & mri, everything shows normal. my condition is sle. having episodes to where i'm paralyzed & can't talk, even out of body experience?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Could be steroids!: Some medications can be the issue. An MRI will usually show signs of cerebritis. Other issues are stongly associated with lupus cerebritis: hemolyitic anemia. See a rheumatologist. There are excellent ones in charleston at musc and greenville memorial!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

? Seizures: Some people with lupus have neurological symptoms and/or seizures. But some of the medications used to treat sle can have funny side effects. It would be worth seeing a neurologist if you haven't already.

Answered 7/5/2013

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