My story

[BEF12]

Given the start of my Seropositive RA in 2005. I had bad experiences with most of the traditional RA meds prescribed. I never really understood why doctors only seemed to give medication which would suppress the immune system. Generally I felt this approach was making me feel much worse.

So for many years I decided to find my own way with numerous Natural meds. This made me feel so much more normal in my health. I simply took OTC pain killers only when I felt I needed them. Then after some years I needed something a little stronger and went onto Diclofenic then Naproxen.

In 2022 I suffered a heart attack. And I noticed Naproxen was not good for my heart condition. So after more in depth research online I asked the hospital rheumatologist if I could take hydroxychloroquine instead. As I had read that this is kinder to the heart. I have never had any side effects and so far so good.

I consider myself extremely lucky with my rheumatoid arthritis. Although the early bone damage to my hands, foot and knee will always remain, I rarely get any real pain or flare-ups at all.

I did notice on my last hydroxychloroquine prescription my consultant has written Seronegative RA diagnosis. I am not sure what the relevance of this is.

[Weetabixie]

Hi BEF12, I'm afraid I have no knowledge or experience Seropositve RA, however I have had many prescriptions from hospitals and gp but never has any of my diagnosis been written on prescription I've been given. Sorry to hear about your heart attack and hope you feel better as soon as possible, take care.