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Dayton, MT
July 28, 2024
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I’ve been on Benlysta around 8 years now and it’s basically been a life saver for me!
I’m not a big water drinker so I force myself to drink glasses before meals and after exercise.
My doc has me take a small amount of steroids just before my infusion. It works! My leg cramps were lasting 6 hours!!
So thankful I have relief from that pain.

July 30, 2024 (edited)
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hi, BeckyGarrison
Schultz. I am so sorry that you are experiencing the pain of leg cramps. Have you talked to your doctor about the cramps and what you can do to decrease
or remove the cramps? A doctor told me to increase my water intake. I started drinking 16 oz of water four times a day. It was amazing! My legs stopped cramping.
I also take Benlysta. It has
helped me so much. I was always experiencing a rash that drew people's attention to my rash. I have taken so many different medications, and none of them helped! I started taking Benlysa in 2018.. I had the worst rash I had ever had. I was surprised how quickly the rash cleared and I have not had to deal with a horrible painful rash since I
started taking Benlysta. I hope you can find relief soon. Take care. Debbie311

July 28, 2024
A MyLupusTeam Member

BeckyGarrison
Schultz, thank you for the hug, I needed that.

November 29, 2024

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