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Originally Posted by en bloc
Actually, Plaquenil does NOT treat neuropathy...even in Sjogren's. Plaquenil is a DMARD (disease modifying anti rheumatic drug) that helps with the fatigue, joint pain and other side effects of the Sjogren's...not neuropathy. It's not going to help your neuropathy at all. Neuropathy from Sjogren's is typically treated with IVIG or other typically neuropathy treatments.
Honestly, you should see another doctor. The information you have been given is incorrect in regards to treatment options for neuropathy from Sjogren's.
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And you know whats funny? Well not really funny, but I'd rather laugh then cry... The doctor who wants me to take plaquenil is a neuromuscular neurologist who is the one who does the diagnosing of SFN at Columbia NYC. My symptoms are all 100% neuropathic. I have no swelling of joints or anything that tells me I would get relief from Plaquenil as far as what I've read from other Sjogren's patients. So thanks for this...and sorry David for the hijack.