Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 i went yesterday to the doctors, an internal medicine doc. I wanted to address my problem " possible RA " and get establish with a doctor, i have not had a doctor of my own since i was a child. The doctor and NP was wonderful, i was there for 2 hours with them talking to me, taking my history, etc. They seem honestly concerned about my symptoms but as he said, that is not his field so he referred me to a rheum doctor. He also gave me a follow up appt to see what the rheum doc says and to see what else needs to be done, if it is not rheum related, he can send me to a neurologist, ortho, etc....i was very happy with his agressive, lets get this fixed attitude. he orderd labs, some are just well check labs but this is what he ordered: CBC, CMP, Lipid panel, TSH, Free T4, ANA, RA, hsCRP, WSR, CKMB, 25 hyrdoxy vit D...... do they sound like the standard starting labs?? he also is sending the labs to the rheum doc so she will not have to do her own, or at least have something in hand when she sees me. (waiting for business hours right now to make the appt). I am glad i found someone how at least listens.... wish me a quick visit with the rheum, i know many are booked way in advanced i cannot imagine waiting too long with the way i feel. amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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