Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Plaquenil"

pmedrano

I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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AKBayce

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Interested

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posted 07/19/2009, comments (8)

Strange Symptoms, What is appropriate treatment?

Hi, I am a 25 year old male who is being seen by a rheumatologist. I am probably in the lowest risk demographic for RA (post adolescent man) and have some symptoms that approximate RA, but many that are missing. I have lots of different opinions from many doctors, but I think I might find some fresh viewpoints from here. This is... Read more Chevron

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amy's compassion

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value

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posted 04/12/2009, comments (3)

RA + meds = fatigue, lack of exercise and saggy summer body _

I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read more Chevron

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Jeanne

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posted 03/26/2009, comments (3)

Just Venting before my fourth Rheumatology appt. tomorrow...

Well, tomorrow is my fourth rheumatology appointment. My rheumatologist is excellent and the nurses there are really great. Every time I go to see my rheumy he always keep saying the same thing over and over, "You should have been treated three or four years ago." He just shakes his head and always says the same... Read more Chevron

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Jeanne

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posted 03/22/2009, comments (5)

My Story :-)

About 6 years ago the pain started as a slight pain in my thumb. It would come and go from time to time the first year. I was 15 then. Within six months my hands just ached and I went to the doctor and she told me to take ibuprofen. I took the ibuprofen a couple of times a week and it relieved the pain so I... Read more Chevron

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