Re: cristen...Re: New here

November 5, 2004

I had a fever of 102 after I stopped taking vioxx, and a horrible flare that

lasted almost a week.

Has anyone else had withdrawel issues from vioxx? This may have already been

discussed. I do try to read all of the emails, but some slip by.

Cristen

[ ] New here

>

> hello.

> my story is pretty long so i'll put in highlights now and fill in the

> blanks if others want to hear more.

>

> i am 32 years old and suffered with thyroid problems for the last 12

> years. in dec 03 i had a total thyroidectomy. it was very

> successful. since that time we are discovering many new diseases in

> my body that the thyroid was 'covering up'. a lot of the symptoms are

> the same.

>

> so i am recently diagnosed with RA, Sjogrens, osteopenia, some liver

> problem we havent figured out yet, and other medical issues. i was

> taking vioxx for the last 3 years and had to stop taking that. the

> withdrawl was horrible!!! my rheumy put me on plaquenil 200 mg

> 2x/day. it has only been 3 weeks so i'm not really feeling relief

yet.

>

> i also have weight issues and need to loose about 40 pounds, but am

> afraid of the pain i'll be left with so dont want to exercise. a

> paradox? any ideas on this?

>

> here is something ironic...i live in the desert and was told it was

> good for arthritis pain, but recently went on vacation to mexico and

> found the humidity was helping me out more. now i'm not planning on

> moving but has anyone else found that humidity helps arthritis?

>

> so, any help you can give me would be great. i'm new to arthritis and

> am looking for a local support group in my town too.

> thanks,

> julie

>

November 5, 2004