List of other diseases, conditions, or injuries and their treatment: 2000 myledyspastic syndrome / refractive anemia (all counts low, not just red) 2005 fibromyalgia, chronic hives, severe allergy to trees/grass
Have a diagnosis for the current condition: yes
Diagnosis that has been suggested: diagnosed with lupus SLE on 6/12/08
Current medical status: diagnosed with lupus SLE on 6/12/08 and put on plaquenil 6/12/08 which seemed fine until a few days ago started with lumpy skin and extreme fatique and ending up with a terrible rash that started on back and chest and spread all over my body and is currently everywhere - worst on face and head
Current medical treatment: 6/5/08 on call dr (sheumatologies office) told me to stop taking plaquenil and take some benedryl 6/6/08 allergy dr agreed, said needed to hold on until monday when I could see my rheumatologist) 6/6/08 went to urgent med out of desperation, got rx hydrocortisone for face, advised take lots of atarax
Fatigue is the most common side effect from Plaquenil and skin rashes are also very common. If these side effects are unbearable for you, you can quit the Plaquenil and try a different medicine.
You need to consult a rheumatologist about the further therapy.
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