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Nodules On Legs, Stiff Neck With Pain. Diagnosed With Lupus Profundus. Had Taken Plaquinil And Methotrexate In The Past. Will Prednisone Shot Help?

Hi there. I was diagnosed with Lupus profundus 6 Years ago. I have been having a flare up for about a week. I have 6 nodules on my legs and have had a stiff painful neck for 3 days along with generally not feeling good Is the stiff neck related to the lupus profundus? Would a prednisone shot help with me feel better over all? I am on plaquinil and stopped methotrexate a year ago because i was in remission. Any advice?
Tue, 24 Jul 2012
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hi,
if your lupus is flaring in the form of these skin lesions, then you definitely need to go back on treatment. the skin rash could be a part of it. you probably need to get your blood counts, ESR, complement levels done. a steroid shot will help but will not give long term relief. the stiff neck seems to be a different problem not related to lupus profundus.
hope i have been helpful.
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Nodules On Legs, Stiff Neck With Pain. Diagnosed With Lupus Profundus. Had Taken Plaquinil And Methotrexate In The Past. Will Prednisone Shot Help?

hi, if your lupus is flaring in the form of these skin lesions, then you definitely need to go back on treatment. the skin rash could be a part of it. you probably need to get your blood counts, ESR, complement levels done. a steroid shot will help but will not give long term relief. the stiff neck seems to be a different problem not related to lupus profundus. hope i have been helpful.