Debbie

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Welcome back, Debbie! Sorry that you aren't feeling very good.

Try not to worry about your upcoming rheumy appointment. Just hope for the best.

We've all been though those anxious feelings. Maybe

you could direct some of that energy into preparing for the meeting. Write down

any new developments or questions you may have so

that you won't forget to mention or ask anything.

Don't be scared. It will be OK. I doubt he will say that there is nothing wrong

with you, but don't be surprised if he can't give

you a diagnosis right away. If he can that would be great, but don't get your

hopes up too high.

[ ] Hi there!

> Hi all! I'm back on the list. I unsubed in December to rest more and

> hopefully rejuvenate. Unfortunately, it didn't help much. Still in and out

> of flares weekly it seems.

>

> Well, just three more weeks till my first Rheumy appointment. I'm scared

> and excited about this appointment. I'm scared he will say there is nothing

> wrong with me, and hopeful that finally I will be diagnosed. I do know,

> that with my initial blood work being normal just 6 months ago, the

> likelihood of him diagnosing me rite away is not very good. I sure wish I

> knew more about my Rheumy. His office is a 45 minute drive away, but he

> does come to his office locally for consultations on Tuesdays. I got lucky

> with only having to wait 6 weeks for my appointment. The scheduling

> department told me that he only does consultations in Salem. If I need

> treatment, I will have to go to Portland. Exactly what did she mean by

> treatment?

>

> I told you I was scared. lol

>

> Debbie Mc