Plaquanil! - Re: Humira, Imuran, Plaquenil

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Stella,

That is horrible, so sorry, to hear this. You're without any RA meds?

Let us know how you do.

Shirley

>

> Bonnie and Group,

>

> Plaquanil put me in the hospital for 2 days last week. One of the

> side effects that can happen is muscle weakness. I reached the

point

> where I collapsed and could hardly even whisper a sound. Had to

call

> 911... Be careful with ALL RA meds...I wonder if they can do more

> harm in the long run than do good. I got off of all the RA meds.

> And my PCP and Rheumy didn't listen to my complaints at all , only

> the neuralogist who was called in to see me listened to what I had

to

> say. To the end my PCP said I was severly depressed and it was

> causing my weakness. Said I need to work with the doctor and help

my

> self to get stronger and get out and walk and socialize. What

> garbage! These docs are going to get copies of letters I'll write

to

> the head of their practice groups. I am so angry that I'm

smoking.

> A few days off of Plaqunil and I started feeling better. Then

stopped

> methotrexate and Sulfasalazine.

>

> Be Very Careful of ALL these meds and gentle hugs.

>

> Stella

>