Questions - plaquenil, etc.

[Guest guest]

I rarely post, just learn from reading all the wisdom shared here. Things are

changing for me, tho, and now I have some questions. I've been on Plaquenil for

a little over two years with no problems. Two weeks ago my hands got much worse

overnight. Pain and swelling in both hands, numbness, etc. My theumy just told

me Wednesday that I need to increase the plaquenil dosage and take it twice a

day. Now I'm having some problems with nausea which I HOPE will stop soon. He

says the " disease is progressing " and we have to do a little more. I'm on the

third day of a medrol dose pack, and my joints have improved a little.

Now for the questions:

Have any of you noticed a difference in the brand and generic plaquenil? My doc

says there seems to be more side-effects with the generic, but I haven't had

problems taking it once a day.

Could the steroid be adding to the problem with nausea?

Am I just being impatient wanting to feel good too quickly?

Is this a good reason to finally retire & do what I WANT to do? (I'm 67 now -

still working full time and wanting to stay hom and pain and quilt while I still

can!)

Thanks for a place to get help and just share with folks who understand.

Roselyn in Louisiana