feeling lucky

DianeB
DianeB Member Posts: 18
edited 17. Aug 2014, 06:24 in Living with Arthritis archive
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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  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 Norwich
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,761
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 anyway :D
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    Barbara
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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.
  • DianeB
    DianeB Member Posts: 18
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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!
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,761
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 Wright
  • DianeB
    DianeB Member Posts: 18
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 2
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,761
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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 Wright
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
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