plaquenil

Oluwa · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject:

Hey Blessed Chocolate...

Note... too much fiber can cause diarrhea..keep it at no more than 25 grams a day. Sometimes too much of a good thing ruins the broth.

Drink plenty of fluids to keep from drying, constipation. They say eight 8 ounces, but most doctors will say really that is too much. Aim for six..as we do absorb moisture from our foods too...

I too love chocolate...like everything, we can enjoy..in moderation..most of the time.

We've read it all, or experienced it too...so really nothing is gross...

With the changing colors, by keeping a diary of what you eat, what pills you take..you may see some correlation between the two...

You are welcome..you have a plan of attack, taking control so worry not...and if you tried these things, tweaking your diet...keeping a journal and no changes....do see a doctor...

You are in my prayers, Blessed Chocolate..sweet dreams..

Hugs,
Love,
Oluwa

sits_inthe_corner · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:15 am Post subject:

Hi blessedchocolate

I'm on plaquenil and it has not affected the colour of my stool. As Oluwa said, what you eat certainly can have a huge effect.

My doctor has me on the look out for light coloured i.e. white is really really bad and I would need to go in and see her right away.

I have been a bit anaemic for quite a while and she cannot figure out why.

Drinking too much purple grape juice or general will turn it green Laughing

Just thought I'd share that with ya Very Happy

My doctor takes plaquenil as well, she recommended that I take both pills toghether right before bed with a small container of yogart. You know the single servings.

The yogart helps to protect the tummy and you sleep through the side affects.

Since I started doing that I have not had any diahrea or dizzy spells and headaches have been few and far between.

Ask your doctor if it's okay for you to take your plaquenil this way.
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tyarishanese · Tadpole Joined: 06 Oct 2008 Posts: 19

I've been on 200 mg Plaq for over a month now I haven't noticed any severe side effects.

sits_inthe_corner · Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject:

yah tyarishanese

I'm happy for you. Not everyone gets the side effects. I react to most medications. My system doesn't like them much.

Fortunately my doctor is on the same meds as me and she helped me to adjust to it.
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