Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Plaquenil"

faithL

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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Debs

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posted 03/11/2008, comments (4)

Is this normal ?

Hi everyone,I was diagnosed with R/A 3 years ago, and after all the treatment and meds I now find myself in even more pain than ever. I am working my way up to 20mgs Methotrexate in the usual weekly fashion. At present I am taking 12.5mgs via subcut injection, however after my last 2 jabs, I found my pain increasing severely - even in areas that... Read more Chevron

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Mandy

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (3)

here is my story!

Well, I haven't joined one of these support groups yet, but I have been thinking about it for a long time! So I am finally doing it. A little about me, well I am 21 years old, I am attending university right now. I am a graphic design major, and so far I am loving it! After this semester I will have 3 more to go and... Read more Chevron

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legalscooby

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posted 01/07/2008, comments (2)

How long to wait?

I was diagnosed over a year ago with RA. After waiting forever and a day to get an appointment with a rheumatologist, I was put on plaquenil about 5 months ago. It has done absolutely nothing for me, and my rheumatologist keeps saying "give it time". I know it can take some time to work, but how long does one wait and suffer... Read more Chevron

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nicolynn

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posted 12/05/2007, comments (8)

Finals Flare Up.

Of course I'm not really surprised to be having a flare-up right now, while I'm in the middle of finals, but all the mental effects of RA coupled wtih the now crippling physical effects can really drive a girl mad. I've had a sudden plunge these past few weeks, for the worse and am going to the Student Health center in the AM... Read more Chevron

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