Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Plaquenil"

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Hollybgroovin

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (4)

What's left for me?

What’s left for me? My rheumatologist once told me that he would not give me anything other than Lortabs for pain relief because his fear was that I would go through pain meds too quickly and that there would be nothing left for me later on in life. I was upset by this and I was never quite sure what he meant. Today I... Read more Chevron

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age 58, dx 4/08, now on plaquenil, hx breast ca 1997, excellect prognonsis

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posted 06/22/2008, comments (2)

new diagnosis looking for advise

newly dx, started plaquenil this week. Life altering dx. What if Plaquenil doesn't work and another 6 months pass by with more damage. Do not want to waste any time before permanent damage is done. Any suggestions??? what is the next step?? Metho?? Hx breast cancer with excellent prognosis, ... Read more Chevron

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Pamela

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posted 05/08/2008, comments (2)

real improvement at last

I thought I would just share with you all my recent improvement due to a number of factors. Continued increase in Methotrexate up to 15 mgs weekly, no side effect!s!! Continued use of daily Plaquenil 400 mgs daily.Cessation of Celebrex and taking 9000 mgs daily of Omega 3 capsules.The main thing though is an anti depressant.It was added two weeks... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/13/2008, comments (3)

When your Doctor only treats the disease

So, now that the shock of being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease has worn off, I am closely looking at my healthcare situation and analysing my options. When I was refered to a Rheumatologist my presenting symptoms were burning joint pain, stiffness, and exhaustion. Lab results were positive for RF, ANA, and another... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/12/2008, comments (7)

Meds to slow down degeneration???

Hi All: I was wondering if anyone could suggest drugs that they know of or may be taking to slow the degeneration in their joints. I found out yesterday that I have osteopenia in my fingers and that the tissues in my fingers, knuckles and wrists are degenerating. I'm on 6-2.5 mg of methotrexate a week, but after seeing those xrays, I... Read more Chevron

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