I have been suffering from small joint pains of fingers and toes for past 5 months. Though the pains were very mild I got my r.a and lupus and other related blood tests done .which say negative and all my vit d3 and b12 too are very much in norms. I am using hydroxychloroquine 200 mg 2 tabs per day as prescribed. Its been 2 weeks and feeling better. Why should I use ra medication and how long must I use these? I am confused. And worried on side effects of medicine. Please do suggest and help me.