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Elevated WBC, Elevated Urine Protein, Benlysta

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dryden, MI

Hi! I have been getting Benlysya infusions since Feb. I received infusion on Tuesday of this week. I feel like crap with NO energy at all after noon! I have a low grade fever. My wbc is currently at 16 and I have protein in my urine. I feel like crap and sont know what I should do.

May 12, 2017
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A MyLupusTeam Member

That happen to me more then once so my doctor decided to take me off. I sure hope you feel better. I will keep u in my prayers👼

May 12, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

I find that benlysta gives me a hangover for a few days after infusion. It also took about 6 months for the benlysta to work well enough for me to notice. Hang in there

May 13, 2017
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you. I'm trying after my 1st injection

November 25, 2020
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you

May 12, 2017

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