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Saw rhumy for app.2. sojourn ana positive but not high.lots of mixed symptoms. starting plaquanil what does this mean exactly? worst case and best
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See details: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is a basic theory for a number of the connective tissue disorders such as ra, lupus or sjogrens. It is well tolerated and has a relatively low risk of side effects. It is a good choice.
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