Depressed ... please help

[jennyall12]

I had to go off plaqunil because my white blood count was low (1.6). I was off of it for 7 months and seriously felt horrible - tired, panic attacks left and right and super dizzy. Total nightmare. So the hematologist I was referred to said it most likely Lupus causing the low white count. Greeeeat I thought! Ugh! A hallmark of the disease. So now the rheumatologist gave the ok to go back on plaqunil and I've been on it for a week. How long till I feel better do you think? I am so sad realizing I need to be dependent on this dumb drug to live and feel better. AND I worry that being off plaqunil for those months caused more damage to my body (I had routine labs for organs) done about 1 month ago. Any advice? I would so appreciate anything. I am in the dumps today.

Love ya guys ..

Jen

[Treetop33]

I have no advice, sorry, but that sounds really frustrating. It's hard to know when P kicks in isn't it? I've been taking for 7 weeks now and I suspect it might be doing something but I'm not sure. I think it's different for different people.

I'm pretty sure other people have gone through what you have though, so perhaps someone will pop up with some experience.

[misty14]

Hi jennyall

Placquenil can take up to three months to work. When it does it's a very effective drug. I'm sorry your suffering so much. Wonder if you could have a steroid injection to tide you over?. Hope you feel better soon. X