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Hydroxychloroquin
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May not be fibro related but I saw my rheumatologist last Wednesday who started me on this medication and I just wondered if anyone else is on it?

Apparently it is an antimalarial drug but is given to people with autoimmune conditions as she feels I may have an autoimmune condition as well. It can take up to 4 months to work but since taking it my pain has increased throughout the day and was wondering if anyone had experience of this medication. She said it wasn't a pain killer so to continue… read more

posted June 27, 2017
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I mean just being stressed can cause a flare in your Fibro. She could have Fibro and for me getting ready to go somewhere. Seeing the Dr. Worrying what the results will be of certain test stress me out. So I would feel more sore. Like she is feeling.

posted June 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

An allergic reaction to the medicine.

posted June 28, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, I have Fibro, and RA and I take this. Haven't ever noticed a difference as far as pain but it's not for that. It is to slow the progression of RA. The extra pain may be due to the worry that comes along with going to the Dr. Getting test etc. God Bless you and gentle hugs to all!

posted June 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hey misslostmarbles (luv that handle), I've been drinking tonic water lately, the quinine is thought to be good for restless leg. Is that what it's for?

posted June 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hope your feeling less pain today now hospital appointment is over :-)

posted June 30, 2017

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