First Visit with Rheumatologist yesterday...

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Hi! I had my first rheumy visit yesterday. He did a physical exam,

and I brought in my lab work that was done in April '03. He said

that there are 200 types of arthritis, and I definately have one of

them. No kidding, lol. So, he said he wanted to do some blood work

to narrow down the possibilities, but, he has a pretty good idea

that it's RA. Given the rheumatoid factor of last year, he said it

was mild at that time, but, included the RA factor in the current

blood work. He ordered like 9 tests, ANA, CBC, RF, Lyme,

urinalysis, and 4 others I can't remember. He put me on a

medication called Nebumetone. Has anyone ever taken this? I have

to see the dr. again on March 9th.

Holly