What's going on....
I've been reading some of the boards and updates here and feel guilty for even going to the doctor with my "pain". I feel so bad that so many lives are just horrifically affected by RA and meds, lifestyle changes, and loses that have happened.
I've wondered why I'm taking this drug if there isn't a diagnosis I even need it. Took 1/2 a dose this morning and going to try and either do 1/2 or if pain isn't too bad- get off it. I'm bruising terribly and skin is splotchy blue in places- even under toenails. If I am in need of the drug for "whatever-the-heck" this is, then I'll know it soon enough according to what I've read this morning. Many who've gone off Plaquenil know quickly they need it...my issue is taking it when you aren't sure of diagnosis...sick of calling the doc and talking to a nurse who isn't too concerned- or her talking a doc who isn't too concerned and waiting for call-backs. I thought the bruising was from RA- until the RA wasn't a good diagnosis- she went from saying "mild RA" to a "4" on the scale of "how sure are you it's RA"...(10 being positive).
I read on here and feel bad that so many are suffering so much worse than I am. My pain was bad for me, but nothing compared to what I've read here. Again I'm questioning my diagnosis or lack therof.
I've wondered why I'm taking this drug if there isn't a diagnosis I even need it. Took 1/2 a dose this morning and going to try and either do 1/2 or if pain isn't too bad- get off it. I'm bruising terribly and skin is splotchy blue in places- even under toenails. If I am in need of the drug for "whatever-the-heck" this is, then I'll know it soon enough according to what I've read this morning. Many who've gone off Plaquenil know quickly they need it...my issue is taking it when you aren't sure of diagnosis...sick of calling the doc and talking to a nurse who isn't too concerned- or her talking a doc who isn't too concerned and waiting for call-backs. I thought the bruising was from RA- until the RA wasn't a good diagnosis- she went from saying "mild RA" to a "4" on the scale of "how sure are you it's RA"...(10 being positive).
I read on here and feel bad that so many are suffering so much worse than I am. My pain was bad for me, but nothing compared to what I've read here. Again I'm questioning my diagnosis or lack therof.
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