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Anyone being treated with hydroxychloroquine & meloxicam for their ra?

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Many: Many people with mild rheumatoid arthritis respond to hydroxychloroquine. Meloxicam only helps control symptoms but does not control the inflammatory process. The key is to have the rheumatologist assess whether the Hydroxychloroquine is adequately controlling the RA to prevent progression as progression can lead to deformity.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 1/2/2016

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On humira q 14 days x 8 months ra. It is losing effectiveness. Adding plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) 200mg bid. Is this a good approach? When will i begin to feel better?

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I have had inflammation 5 mths. Test neg for ra. Cortisone but lim success, 5 weeks on plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) lim improvement. How long before i shld see more?

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I have noticed increase of my RA symptoms and pain even while taking Hydroxychloroquine. Should I be increasing the current dose for relief or should medication be changed for some other type? Your assistance with this is greatly appreciated.

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Rhumatoid artharitis I was diagnosed with zero negative RA and was taking prednisolone plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) somac, what to do?

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