Rheumatologist in the DC Area

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I'm looking for a new rheuamtologist in the DC area. Any suggestions?

Thanks - in Virginia

>From: Fauquier County's Promise <fauquiercountyspromise@...>

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>Subject: Re: [ ] Vision & massage

>Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 06:53:14 -0700 (PDT)

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>Hello everyone!

> Just some notes from my experiences regarding

>some posts ...

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>(1) I have worn glasses since the 6th grade but my

>eyes didn't change much during college ... until my

>last semester. A bout of uvitis (like pink eye) was

>the catalyst for my arthritis. 6 months later I had to

>get bifocals & my eyes have been getting worse every

>year. I get the " halo effect " as well, mostly at

>night. My doctors can't confirm if it's from the

>uvitis, arthritis, meds or was just going to happen

>anyway. Sorry I can't be much help, but you're not

>alone.

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>(2) I find massage wonderful for arthritis! I have

>tried several massage therapists and have a wonderful

>one in DC that I try to see every other month. Also,

>if your doctor supports complimentary therapy, he/she

>can write a prescription for it and you can declare it

>with your medical expenses (perfectly legal).

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>Take care,

>

>RAA/AS

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