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What Causes Soreness And Burning Sensation In Skin While On Sulfasalazine?
Question: Hi I have ra and I'm on sulfasalzine and hydroxiquinn I've been on the sulfasalzine for one month and everything has got worse my skin in sore and burning I phoned my consultant on Friday he told me to go to hospital for steroid injection ,but still I am experiencing the burning in my arms and ankles even worse than before I Carnot sleep and worried about how sore my skin is
Brief Answer:
Please talk to your doctor regarding changing of medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your query I Will like to tell you that since your main complaint is burning , it is possible that it could be side effect of drugs like hydroxychloroquine . Steroid injection will help with swelling and pain but not with burning sensation . I would recommend you to talk to your treating doctor regarding the same . Hydroxychloroquine is known to cause neuropathy symptoms .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Please talk to your doctor regarding changing of medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your query I Will like to tell you that since your main complaint is burning , it is possible that it could be side effect of drugs like hydroxychloroquine . Steroid injection will help with swelling and pain but not with burning sensation . I would recommend you to talk to your treating doctor regarding the same . Hydroxychloroquine is known to cause neuropathy symptoms .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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