Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyLupusTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Baltimore, MI

Hi anyone use muscle relaxer? Can you take hydrochloriquine and muscle relaxer together? I don’t take it every day it’s just 5mg and I usually take it at night one tablet.

December 23, 2021
 · 
Reactions
A MyLupusTeam Member

Stomach problems are a big part of lupus. Your gut is connected to your brain so it controls everything. When I was first diagnosed, diarrhea was a problem. Sometimes I can go from one extreme to another. It could be other meds and stress as well. As far as your legs moving a lot SS3, try taking magnesium. I do a supplement every night. I had restless leg syndrome but I’m off my meds now due to the magnesium!! I but it off of Amazon. Douglas Labs are all pure and organic products. Pure. Com is a good place to buy it as well.

December 24, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes Genlanco it helps my muscle under my shoulder blade in my back . I get a pain and aches. When I take it at night I feel better the next day and it keeps me good for few days until I over used my back again . I hope you feel Better. I drink warm almond milk at night and I don’t eat crazy food that will keep my body up . I Eat few couple almonds and bananas 2 hours before sleep .

December 23, 2021
A MyLupusTeam Member

Kathy night vegetables cause inflammation not good with arthritis and potato. I switch to sweet potato and I drink tart juice helps my arthritis.

January 4, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes. I am on Plaquenil and Tizanidine. Tizanidine is strong, it can make you very tired. I am on it because I also have CIDP, which causes severe muscle spasms. I have also been following the Keto diet for almost a year. It hasn't seemed to help with inflammation, but I have lost all the extra weight I had gained from Hashimoto's.

January 4, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hanna thanks for that suggestion about taking almonds and almond milk and bananas before bedtime. So that really works on helping you sleep because I wake up 2-3 in the night?

January 2, 2022

Related Questions

View All
A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
ST Genevieve, MO

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Guston, KY

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Baltimore, MI