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Acute onset of whole body sfn (diagnosed by neurologist) 24h after monoclonal ab treatm. w/bebtelovimab. whole body burning. can this be related, what would be the mechanism of action. who do i see to look past "idopathic neuropathy". i'm fit, 50 y?
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Peripheral neuropathy is a well known possible side effect of monoclonal antibody treatment. SNF may be a variant of this. Rather than pain your symptom is described as burning sensation but I think it's related. Treatment of SNF is problematic. I think A neurologist and/or pain management specialist would be the best ones to treat and follow you.
Answered 11/21/2022
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The full extent of adverse effects of this new COVID-19 drug is unclear but pruritis can occur and the burning could be a dermatitis like reaction. Far too fast for a peripheral neuropathy and start with dermatologist. Skin punch biopsy may be needed to prove SFN
Answered 11/21/2022
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