Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Hi Debbie: Welcome to the group - sorry that you, too, have RA, but you have found a group of the most wonderful, caring and supportive people. They have been a comfort and help to me in more ways than they know, and I am sure you will benefit from their friendship as well. I was put on Plaquenil when first dx with RA 8 years ago. I was on it for almost 2-1/2 years with good benefit, and at that time I also was taking Motrin. I started with Prednisone as well, but tapered it off and discontinued it after the first three months. The only thing with Plaquenil is that you need to keep up on the eye exams, for the very rare side effect of retinal damage. I had no problems otherwise with the Plaq, no side effects at all, and wish I could have continued on it, but it became ineffective, and I had to switch to other meds. I was also on Celebrex which helped me a lot, but with the Vioxx scare, I stopped that and switched to Mobic which I am on at this time. Currently, I take Methotrexate, Enbrel, Mobic, and Ultracet for my RA, and other meds for Fibromyalgia, Asthma, and high blood pressure. My bathroom has turned into a pharmacy lol. Supplements I take are Calcium +D, Folic Acid, Milk Thistle, Fish Oil caps, and a multi-vitamin. The Folic Acid and Milk Thistle are specifically for the side effects of the Methotrexate. I have a lot of trouble with the weather changes too. We are just in the middle of rainy/cloudy/cold weather here in Southern California, and both the RA and Fibro are giving me a lot of pain. I look forward to summer and the hot temps. Again, welcome, and hope to get to know you better. Kathe in CA --- Saffeydog@... wrote: > Hi all > > I am new to this site and just wanted to check in. > I have been recently > diagnosed with RA. I am taking celebrex and now > have been put on plaquenil 200 > mg 2x day. > > Was hoping some of you could give me any insight on > this drug. And I am > interested in any supplements you all take. These > continual weather changes > seems to keep me hurting quite a bit. > > Thanks all > > Debbie > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > Kathe " To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. " __________________________________________________ Quote
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2006 Report Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks Kathy for the reply. I know I have a lot to learn about this disease. At least now I know where the pain is coming from. Debbie (Ohio) Quote
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