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Joint, muscle and other rheumatic side effects of checkpoint inhibitors Immunotherapy can cause joint pain and swelling, stiffness in the shoulders and hips, a dry mouth and eyes, or, rarely, muscle inflammation. Mild cases are treated with painkillers or anti-inflammatories; others need steroids and a rheumatologist, and immunotherapy often continues. Muscle weakness, trouble swallowing or breathlessness is urgent, because muscle inflammation can affect the heart. | none | none | protocol, irae |