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