feeling lucky
DianeB
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Went to see the specialist nurse today I'm now taking hydroxychloroquine 2 a day to get it in my system quicker. I feel lucky to be on treatment within 6 months of first mentioning my symptoms to my GP. Still haven't got a name it's still inflammatory arthritis but that's fine, the help is still there for me
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Good to hear things are moving for you and I hope the treatment works for you. As you say having a "label" is less important than having the right treatment.He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich0 -
That's good news and thanks for sharing it. Yes, the sooner the better with the meds. I take hydroxy too and, coupled with meth, it does a great job for me.
As for 'inflammatory arthritis' - many people on here live with that diagnosis for years before something or other makes things clearer. The treatment is unlikely to change anywayIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Thanks for sharing this with us, its good to know you are being treated even though they are not sure what kind of inflammatory..I really do wish you well with the meds and please keep us updated has to hoe you are getting on with it..Love
Barbara0 -
Hi Diane, I'm on Hydroxy, 2x twice a day. As everyone agree's it's better to have treatment sooner rather than later and having a label is less important. Keep us informed of how your getting on with it.0
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Thanks for your replies, I've taken the first days tablets, no side effects except an embarrassing amount of wind, which I hope will pass soon!0
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Could be the hydroxy. Could be coincidence. Could even be nerves at taking the hydroxy :roll: How's it today, Diane?If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hi Stickywicket it's a lot better today, but my fingers and toes feel more painful I'm still taking the painkillers as normal as the nurse advised. Keep telling myself to be a patient patient, after all is only day 20
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Oh it is :roll: These meds can take weeks, even months, to build up in the system. Hence the double dose of hydroxy to start with. Usually it's reduced after 6 months.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
This is a positive piece of news and thank you for letting us know. Far too often the forum is crammed with those who are moaning about delays so it's good to hear that some GPs can get things right! I hope the hydroxy kicks in soon, for sure you are on the right path and I wish you well. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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