HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Deep" and intense muscle pain in thighs. comes on randomly. taking cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) for lupus. anything i can do to help ease the pain without pain meds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Needs examination: Insufficient history, cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) may cause low potassium which may cause muscle cramps, we don't know what other medicines you are on? Kindly see your doctor for better management, meanwhile warm compresses might help, good luck

Answered 1/16/2016

1.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have lupus n clotting issue, my legs are shooting with pain the left leg down, my uppers thigh to my hips hurt. Feels.like muscle. Do I need a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have lupus and painful lumps all over rib cage (both sides), thighs, and calf muscles. Painful joints.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My thigh muscles seem weaker especially walking stairs & slight incline last 6 mos. Have fallen several times in last 2 mos. Have lupus & fibro 2003.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) cause increased creatinine? My creatinine and bun have increased substantially since starting the drug in sept of this year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have lupus and the lately my leg muscles feel very fatigue and my joints in my legs ache can lupus do this my lupus tends to be very mild so i dunno?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

On 40mg of Prednisone, Cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) 1000mg for abt 3wks for CNS lupus. Before meds - norm WBC of 6ish. New CBC + Diff WBC 12.75, abs neut11.60. Concern?
I have SLE Lupus and pulmonary fibrosis. Is there a way to get rid of the cough. I use oxygen, take prednisone, cellcept, (mycophenolate mofetil) antimalarial meds.
Sle pt on cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil). If cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) can cause increased bun why is it used for lupus nephritis? Also can it increase creatinine?
Can prednisone or cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) cause memory problems or cramping in the muscles?
Have lupus. Back, leg, arm deep muscle aches x months. My rheum says my c3 &c4 are normal so not my lupus.Taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) & Motrin daily w/no help.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.