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Burning skin sensation - Hydroxychloroquine & Biologics

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Rainy64
Rainy64

Hello, after a very challenging year last year I finally seem to be on track with no pain and more energy. Iv been on Hydroxychloroquine since last summer and Biologics since February, I'm feeling well regarding the pain however for the last 3 weeks iv had a patch on my left lower side that's burning, it feels as though iv been sunburnt and only in that one place. I went to the doctors who gave me some ointment and suggested it may be Shingles, today, I returned seeing another doctor as its really burning and he suggests iv pulled myself, which I know I havnt as it's not pain it's a burning on my skin. Has anyone else experienced anything like this could it be anything to do with the medication?

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  • Gloria814
    Gloria814 Rainy64

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    I hope someone knows the answer. All I can say is that shingles can cause burning but also a rash along the line of a nerve path. Generally not a small area. Have you contacted your rheumatology doc/ nurse to let them know what is happening. I hope it's easing up. but do keep persisting with the doc that it's bothersome I know with my RA I have had burning sensation in my foot but no redness, swelling or rash there

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