tawny...Re: New here

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i am done with my withdrawl symptoms. nothing helped the headache but

it's finally gone. i'm on plaquenil 200 mg 2x/day now for the

arthritis. is that a normal dose?

julie

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> > > What kind of withdrawl symptoms did you experience from vioxx?

> > > Welcome to the group!!! I

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> > > hello.

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

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> > > 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.

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> > > 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.

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> > > 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.

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> > > paradox? any ideas on this?

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> > > 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?

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> > > 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

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