RE: feeling better (l)

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That's a shame about your PCP. I have a great PCP, and I'm so thankful for

it. He spends an hour talking to me every visit. He's like a small town

doctor, and I really consider him a friend. He was a surgeon, and had heart

problems and went to family practice to avoid stress. The only drawback is

that he really doesn't know much about RA. With my hormones, though, he did

much reading and investigating to try to find the best option. He told me

to research on the web and see if there were any alternative treatments for

the RA that looked promising, too. I like the fact that he is interested in

learning integrative medicine. He has me taking essential fatty acids and

enzymes for the inflammation.

I hope you find a better PCP soon. Having a good treatment " team " is so

important. Asking your rheumy for a referral is a good idea.

Have a good night!

Hugs,

Carol

Re: [ ] feeling better (Carol)

Thanks Carol,

I find that the lack of sleep doesn't bother me as much when I'm able to

control the pain better. I can always take a nap later in the day if

needed.

But when you are hurting, sometimes sleep is the only time you get any peace

from the pain. A friend of mine got me into the sweeps thing. She won a

couple of vacation trips and some other small stuff also. (duffle bags,

jackets, etc.) It is very interesting what some of these companies are

willing to give away.

You are right, my rheumy is taking me seriously. I have no complaints about

his treatment of me. My PCP is another story. I am becoming more and more

disappointed in her. She seems to be intimidated by my RA. At one point

she

had one of her girls tell me not to contact her for RA problems, to just

call

my rheumy. So I am on the search again. After working with doctors for

many

years, the problem is that I know too much about them. Especially the ones

in our small area. Since I trust my rheumy ultimately, I am going to ask

him

for his suggestion and see what happens from there. The only good thing

about my present PCP is that she is close and I can get any referrals that I

want. Convenience. But I think I need someone who is a bit more agressive

with my disease and its symptoms.

Love and Hugs,

Stacey in PA