Comments on: Change Is In The Air http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/ Adventures of a superhero on his journey through chronic pain and debilitating inflammation Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: jason http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/#comment-1392 jason Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:06:01 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=7008#comment-1392 change for improvement…enjoy it…wish you good luck!!

]]> By: Mallen http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/#comment-1390 Mallen Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:06:10 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=7008#comment-1390 I also take plaquenil, methatrexate and arava. Lucky you starting spring, here in Canada we are starting fall. But so far it has been a beautiful mild fall. Good luck with all your “changes”!

]]> By: RA Guy http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/#comment-1389 RA Guy Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:14:57 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=7008#comment-1389 I spent the morning cleaning out the outside storage room, which was an absolute mess! I need to take a few pieces of furniture out of the office in order to set it up as I’d like, so that was the first step! Next step is to move the thousands of books that line one wall of my office…

Thanks for all the comments on swimming…I am feeling more motivated to start now!

I will be taking both Plaquenil and Arava as I transition, and then after a month will just move forward with Plaquenil. My rheumy thinks I need to take a break from Arava for a while. Thanks for the comments on the side-effects, I’ll definitely get my eyes checked on a regular basis.

Now off to see some college football… :)

]]> By: WarmSocks http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/#comment-1388 WarmSocks Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:47:32 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=7008#comment-1388 Plaquenil instead or in addition to your current DMARD? Combination therapy is normal.

I’ve taken plaquenil for two years. You need regular eye exams, but the doses prescribed for RA are usually okay for eyes. Increased sun sensitivity is common; use sunscreen. Take with food to avoid stomach upset. Add prilosec if needed. It’s a good DMARD, imo. Best of luck.

]]> By: Seeking Solace http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/change-is-in-the-air/#comment-1387 Seeking Solace Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:04:01 +0000 http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/?p=7008#comment-1387 I’ve been on Plaquenil for a few years. It has worked decently for me. I had flares, but not as often. The biggest thing you need to do is have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist once to twice a year. There are some rare cases of eye issues.

Swimming is a wonderful idea. I’ve done laps or water aerobics which have helped loosen things up. The best thing is there is zero impact, which makes the joints happy.

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