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Suggest Treatment For Redness Under Foot While Treating Pemphigus Foliaceus
63 YEAR OLD FEMALE, 145LBS., 5 4 RECENTLY DIAGNOSTED WITH PEMPHIGUS FOCIALEOUS. BEEN ON STEROIDS SINCE AUGUST, CELLCEPT FOR 2MOS., GETTING RITAMUXIN INFUSION ON MAY 1ST IN ORDER TO GET OFF STEROIDS/CELLCEPT. RECENTLY DIAGNOSED PREDIABETIC; BEEN TAKING BLOOD SUGAR GLUCOSE TESTS 2X S A DAY FOR 2 WEEKS. TODAY JUST CAME AT 205 BUT IT S BEEN BETWEEN 80-140. REDNESS ON BOTTOM OF RIGHT FOOT AND TOES, PAIN WHEN I PUT PRESSURE ON THAT FOOT. WHAT S GOING ON?
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hello,
Prior to Rituximab, steroid premedication is given which is the reason for elevated blood sugar levels. Moreover, any systemic inflammation can cause pain and redness in the body which is not a cause of concern. You will be alright in a couple of days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
Prior to Rituximab, steroid premedication is given which is the reason for elevated blood sugar levels. Moreover, any systemic inflammation can cause pain and redness in the body which is not a cause of concern. You will be alright in a couple of days.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Loveleen Sharma, General & Family Physician
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