<p>I can’t speak directly to the RA, but H was diagnosed with stage 4 sarcoidosis (also autoimmune) in 2007. His treatment options were Methotrexate or Plaquenil… He was on Plaquenil for several years. Based on the side effects, he really didn’t want to take Methotrexate. That would’ve probably been the next step had the Plaquenil not worked. How long will they let you stay on Plaquenil? He was at the end of the time his doctor would allow based on its risks. He has had a couple of minor relapses but was able to get through them.</p>