What my Rheumy does is not what is recommended?

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Hi All,

I'm having a really bad day for fatigue, luckily it's my last shift

before I go on my days off!

Anyway I was double checking the consumer sheets on the med's I have

been prescribed (sulfasalazine, prednisone & diclofenac) just to

check possible side effect is fatigue (because I've never felt this

fatigued before, it's a ton of bricks today).

One site (rheumatology.org.au) said that blood tests should be done

every 2-3 weeks for first 3 months when you start sulfasalizine. My

Rheumy has got me having 1 test a month for first 2 months (done

them) and I skip this month before having another test in September

before I see him again in Mid Sept.

Tests done have been within normal limits, except 2 areas that can

suggest reduced kidney function or Vitamin D defiency (I can't

remember what the test was & I don't have my tests here with me).

Should I query why he isn't testing as often?

I know that's going to get his back up lol.

Thanks, Sharon of Oz.