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Nplate - Muscle

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10 years 6 months ago #50047 by Joerg
Nplate - Muscle was created by Joerg
All,

I'm on Nplate for ~4 years. I recently noticed that I have involuntary muscle contractions in my lower legs. This is worest about 3 days after my injection and becomes better after 5 days.
I also have some kind of tightness in the muscles. It feels like I'm going to have a cramp.

This is indeed listed as a sideeffect of Nplate, but I wondered if other folks really have this?

Thanks,
j

P.S.
I had it checked by neurologist and there is no other disease causing this.

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  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
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10 years 6 months ago #50051 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Nplate - Muscle
Have you tried taking Potassium or Magnesium? They can help a lot with muscle tightening.

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  • I'm 31 years old and a mom to two awesome little boys, I was diagnosed with itp when I was 17 years old. With no treatment my counts are 0-5 I am currently on nplate and I had a splenectomy in 2004
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10 years 6 months ago #50127 by Kelirae24
Replied by Kelirae24 on topic Nplate - Muscle
Hi I've also been on nplate for 4 years, yes I get muscle twitches also joint pain the only thing that has helped is becoming more active a run and lift light it has helped a lot :)
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