Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Plaquenil"

spirithere54

posted 08/22/2008, comments (4)

hello new here

Hi, I am new to this site and have just been diagnosed a couple of months ago with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I have other health issues and feel I need a better understanding of what is causing ill health. I have different specialists for each problem and I do not feel my health issues are being addressed. The... Read more Chevron

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Jill

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posted 08/21/2008, comments (2)

Mixed feelings

I went to my Rheumy today. I have been on Enbrel now for 4 weeks and it's actually something that seems to be helping. I have been on Plaquenil for about 6 years for very high ANA levels. Never knowing what I was really being treated for was frustrating. A few months ago I was given a diagnosis of RA. After trying MTX I thought my life had taken a... Read more Chevron

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ScrapHappy

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48 years old, diagnosed at 47, curious, doubting

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posted 06/26/2008, comments (12)

Medication levels - seems a little crazy!

Since being diagnosed with RA about 4 weeks ago I'm now on MTX (3 doses so far, latest was 17.5 mg and headed to 25 mg), 1 mg folic acid daily, (2) Aleve 2x per day daily, 5 mg prednisone daily and an injection of corticosteroid in each wrist. My rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet on Humira at my last appointment and I believe he will be putting me... Read more Chevron

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otis

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

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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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