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March 12, 2018
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Members reassured someone newly diagnosed with RA that medications like Plaquenil can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms, but complete... Read more

Members reassured someone newly diagnosed with RA that medications like Plaquenil can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms, but complete pain elimination is not guaranteed for everyone, especially if joint damage has already occurred. Several members shared practical strategies that helped alongside medication, including regular exercise to keep joints loose, CBD oil for additional relief, and meloxicam for breakthrough pain, with many emphasizing the importance of starting treatment early to prevent irreversible deformities. A recurring theme was the fear and anxiety around starting RA medications, balanced by members honestly sharing that while the natural route may be appealing, most eventually found that medication was necessary to slow disease progression and protect their long-term quality of life.

A myRAteam Member

I am looking into canabalis oil..its not like the smoking it..its an anti inflamitory thing because I am running out of options. I refuse to take any form of prescriptions because of side effects. LOL that and 10 pound weight straps on my ankles so I don't loose the strength in my legs and its working too.(so far)

March 14, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I also take plaquenil! my inflammation markers went way down but I still have some pain and a little stiffness. My doctor told me I also have to excersie to keep my joints loose.

November 3, 2019
A myRAteam Member

I understand how you feel. Starting on meds is very scary and what works for one person may not for another. Plaquenil was one of the first meds I was on and still take to this day. However, due to my very late diagnosis, I also take a lot of other meds as well. I wish you the best of luck!

March 28, 2018
A myRAteam Member

Barbara were you afraid of starting the meds for RA! I feel so full of anxiety at the thought of starting these meds!

March 23, 2018
A myRAteam Member

I take cbd oil. 20 mg. Don’t know how much worse I would be without it. Am going to up it to 40 mg Fir a month and see if it helps more. Supposed to add Sulfasalazine to my methotrexate injections and terrified of side effects.

March 16, 2018

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