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Peripheral Neuropathy caused by Lupus - Anyone?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 15 9:54am | Replies (4)

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Hello,

After I got the vaccine for Covid-19 I started getting what I call pings all over my body. Even at the tip of my breast. My knee and ankle started to hurt really bad to the point that I couldn't walk. I started having problems with numbness in my groan area. Then finally neuropathy. This went on for 2 1/2 years.
I went to so many doctors and mri's were done along with xray's. Then I woke up one morning and was walking like a 100 yr old all bent over etc. I started using a cane (and a walker if I had one). Finally my I couldn't use my hands.
Long story short - I had nearly 26 test tubes of blood drawn and found out I had a very high rate of inflammation in my body. More blood work was done to find out that I have Lupus. Can you imagine being told you have Lupus at the age of 70.
My neurologist said that the inflammation from the Lupus being in my body so long damaged my nerves. I went from taking two medicines a day to 8. Plus I get intervenes medicine once a month.
So all you people that suffer from symptoms like me go to a specialist.

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I’m 73 and was diagnosed last year. I thought alcoholism caused mine but I was diagnosed with Lupus about 4 years ago. Didn’t know Lupus could cause it. Doctor just upped my Gabapentin and I just started physical therapy last week. I’ve quit drinking and am praying this will help. I’ve wondered about using a cane. I bought some great mats to use on my shower floor. I still don’t understand Lupus and neuropathy. Hope I don’t have to take any more pills. Good luck to you. On, I also bought a large wedge to put my legs up while sleeping.