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Anyone Have Experience With Plaquenil? Does Weather Affect Ra?

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Hi all,

I have been handling my RA holistically as I am only 28 and was afraid of pharmaceutical. My rheumatologist and functional medicine doctor both prescribed me plaquenil. Has anyone had expirenced with this drug? Also has anyone expirence moving to a different climate and finding there ra is better? I live in PA and am in a flare and don’t know if it’s from the weather and if moving would benefit me. Thank you!

December 1, 2021
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A myRAteam Member

Thank you for the advice and kind words. Do you mind me asking what you do for your RA?

December 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I have taken Plaquenil for many years. It has been very effective and no apparent side effects. Rarely it can cause retina damage. Get your eyes checked annually;

December 5, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I've been taking Plaquenil for a couple of months, and I feel great! No side effects, and the constant fatigue and fevers are 90% gone. I can make a fist for the first time in years. I live in Dallas so I'm not sure about the weather. Diet (low sugar, low carb, low dairy) definitely helps. Good luck!

December 3, 2021
A myRAteam Member

Methotrexate injections, Remicade, Predisone, Mobic and more! Supplements, ice diet etc. you can see my meds on my story! Good luck stay strong!

December 2, 2021
A myRAteam Member

All I know is that my RA is severely effected by the weather! Feel better!!

December 1, 2021

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