just had my rheumatologist run me through the whole Plaquenil screening again, and i’m legit anxious. it’s always this thing that just pops up - the gotta get screened for retinal damage from the hydroxychloroquine. like we all know it’s necessary with lupus/ra, but the actual appointment itself is a huge mental hurdle.
i’d rather hear real stories than the pamphlet stuff. i mean, beyond ‘just keep your eyes open.’ does anyone actually track changes over time? or is this just something you get checked on every single visit and nothing ever really sticks?
if someone has been on it for years, what’s the most annoying thing about those exams that people usually forget to warn new patients about? any tips on managing the waiting/stress part would be helpful too.