Guest guest Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 Hello everyone, I am new to the group. And I was told I have RA in April of this year. My Rummy said it's just starting like juvenile? Anyway she put me on Plaquenil 200 mg two times a day and Advil. The Advil effected my kidneys so she took me off that and put me on prednisone for a few days and I was suppose to call her and tell her how I felt. I felt poisoned but much better. So she then put me on Arava one time a day, and kept me on Plaquenil It's been 6 weeks I am so annoyed I want to just cry. I can barely work because it is so hard to move, everything tenses up. I worked for 5 hours yesterday and I am ehausted today. I have no joint pain in my hands just in my knees. (36 steps to bedroom) But my arms, shoulders and neck have a burning sensation in the muscles. I also have LOTS of muscle weakness. Are these symptoms of RA? All I want to do is sit. By the way I am a hairdresser and I am 50 years old. My Dr. is suppose to be very good. My next appt is Jan 18th and I am sure she will have to change my medicine. I guess I want to know that these are all symptoms of RA and, yes it will get better. I have had these symptoms for 5 years and thought it was from Thyroid cancer. So I am over it now. Thank you all so much for all your posts. Doreen~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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