Re: RA doctor visits.......question???

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sue. but what I am trying to say is my Rheumy when I do see him

will ask me why i did not request to see him. Why? Because I did not know that

I was seeing the Nurse practitioner until I get there. The staff will say

the doctor is late or he will be a few hours seeing hospital patients. I do

not mind waiting for to see him. I just don't like being told once I pay my

copay, wait 30 minutes to an hour in the waiting room and get in the exam

room and be told by his nurse/staff that the doctor is not here and the

nurse practitioner will see you.

Irish

[Guest guest]

I would not like just seeing the Nurse Practitioner, either,

especially if I just saw her and didn't see the rheumatologist at all.

I always see my rheumatologist. He used to have a Nurse Practioner,

but she relocated. When she was there, I never saw her. The nurse

spends time with me and gets information and puts it into the

computer. This saves the rheumatologist time, I'm sure.

My former rheumatologist was at a teaching hospital. Sometimes I would

see one of his Fellows, but I always saw him, too. The Fellows could

spend a lot of time with me, so that was one advantage of that.

Sue

On Oct 14, 2009, at 4:47 PM, iafowl31260@... wrote:

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist...I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

I never will see a nurse practictioner.  I am paying to be seen by my doctor,

and that is that.  I know some doctors do this, but I don't believe in it.  They

might know a lot, but a doctor is a doctor, and I will not be forced to see

anyone else.

 

I hope you can get around this, and just see your Rheumy.  I would specifiy that

you only want to see your Rheumy, no one else. 

 

Good luck....

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

From: iafowl31260@... <iafowl31260@...>

Subject: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 4:47 PM

 

Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing the Nurse

Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or understand my need

when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling she

told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation problems. Before I

could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would not be in

due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of. I feel I

am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a change.

Irish

[Guest guest]

Irish,

I think they owe you some money. As hard as it is, I would look for

someone else.

Not an MD

On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 5:23 PM, <iafowl31260@...> wrote:

> Thanks Sue. but what I am trying to say is my Rheumy when I do  see him

> will ask me why i did not request to see him. Why? Because I did not  know

that

> I was seeing the Nurse practitioner until I get there. The staff will  say

> the doctor is late or he will be a few hours seeing hospital patients. I do

> not mind waiting for to see him. I just don't like being told once I pay my

>  copay, wait 30 minutes to an hour in the waiting room and get in the  exam

> room and be told by his nurse/staff that the doctor is not here and the

> nurse practitioner will see you.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

I know that this is kinda late but, when I had my last bout with cellulitis, I

called my ID doc to let her know that I was going to the ER (per her previous

instructions). The girl on the phone said " No, fitst come into the office. The

doctor is all booked up, but you can see the NP " . I should have NO, but I went

to the office, waited over an hour for the NP, saw my breast, made a face went

to my Dr. and said that I had to be treated at the ER. Now I was sent to the

ER, not as a direct admit, but as anybody who comes in thru the door. Waited

another 2 hours in the ER and then went thru that ordeal, When I saw my ID doc

this week, she said next time I should call her from an ER treatment room!

On a different note, during all my various hospitalizations, none of my docs

have EVER called my rheumy for a consult. It has been about a year since I have

had all the problems with bleeding. So, I have been off celebrex, any type of

anti-inflamatory medications (OTC or prescribed), no apsirin, no MTX, no

coumadin. When I called the thrumy for appt, nothing until Thanksgiving. I

explained that I had been the hospital, etc, nope nothing until Thanksgiving.

My ID doc thinks that some of my cellulitis woes are from the likes of

Orencia??????But no mention of my rheumy whether to see him, have him see me in

the hospital or nothing, again. Just a thought.

Well, it is a day of liquid sunshine in sunny South FL. Put my cabana boys back

in storage, bring out the skeletons for Halloween!

Pain free day to all.

Gentle, tender, angel hugs,

Debs in FL

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

I would not like just seeing the Nurse Practitioner, either,

especially if I just saw her and didn't see the rheumatologist at all.

I always see my rheumatologist. He used to have a Nurse Practioner,

but she relocated. When she was there, I never saw her. The nurse

spends time with me and gets information and puts it into the

computer. This saves the rheumatologist time, I'm sure.

My former rheumatologist was at a teaching hospital. Sometimes I would

see one of his Fellows, but I always saw him, too. The Fellows could

spend a lot of time with me, so that was one advantage of that.

Sue

On Oct 14, 2009, at 4:47 PM, iafowl31260@... wrote:

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist...I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie:  Too will not see a nurse practitioner.  I pay for my dr. appt., I

want my dr.

I hate when they have diff. ans. to your questions.  Go to the E.R, then call

your dr.  I so agree with that.

I hope when you see your Rheumy that you get all your quesions answered

finally.  You have been too sick too long.  Cellulitis is so awful and dangerous

to you.  I pray your Rheumy can come up a better plan of treatment for you for

your R.A.

I think of you so often, and so want you to feel better.  It has been a long

time for you trying to get better.

Much love and lots of hugs to you.  Rest when you can, and I wish you many pain

free days ahead.  Also a much healthier you.

God Bless you Deb.

Love,

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Debs, at least you still have those trusty cabana boys! Through thick

and thin!

Sue

On Oct 22, 2009, at 11:52 AM, BadKneesDebs@... wrote:

>

> Well, it is a day of liquid sunshine in sunny South FL. Put my

> cabana boys back in storage, bring out the skeletons for Halloween!

[Guest guest]

Thank you dear friend......

I am hoping too, that I am begining of a long spurt of HEALTH! I just feel that

my rheumy has to have some accountability. So far........NONE. I have been on

Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia, gee it seemed like more. Right now I am fighting RA

with nothing more that a little bit of prednisone and my own guts and gumption.

I don't know which one I have less faith in. They also took me off of Coumadin

even though I had a pulmonary embolism. So now I fight blood clots with a man

made filter and once again my own guts and gumption. Once again, who do I have

less faith in.

Well, we have had rain all day today, so my Halloween/Harvest decorations are

spread amongst my neighbors. Tomorrow will be a worker day with my youngest

daughter to get everything back on line.

I think of you quite often also Barbara, wish the miles were closer. I know

your thoughts are with me everytime I visit my " friends " at the local hospital.

Feel good my friend. Enjoy the last " warm " days of fall and the few leaves that

are left on the trees. On 9-1, I always (well, now my daughters) start putting

up my fall decorations. I have turning leaves from my chandeliers in dining

room and kitchen. Saturday night my oldest daughter and her family are coming

over for our rendition of Oktoberfest. Hot dogs, brats, sauer kraut, chili,

warm potato salad and oh yes......BEER.

Gentle, tender. angel hugs

Debs in FL

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Hi Debbie: Too will not see a nurse practitioner. I pay for my dr. appt., I

want my dr.

I hate when they have diff. ans. to your questions. Go to the E.R, then call

your dr. I so agree with that.

I hope when you see your Rheumy that you get all your quesions answered finally.

You have been too sick too long. Cellulitis is so awful and dangerous to you.

I pray your Rheumy can come up a better plan of treatment for you for your R.A.

I think of you so often, and so want you to feel better. It has been a long

time for you trying to get better.

Much love and lots of hugs to you. Rest when you can, and I wish you many pain

free days ahead. Also a much healthier you.

God Bless you Deb.

Love,

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Sue,

Those cabana boys are looking a little thin this time of year. But they will be

buff for the first day of warm, sunny FL weather!

No matter how many brain cells that I loose from the medications, the days on

ventilators and the 3 occasions that I actually coded, I still know my beloved

cabana boys and always have a long line of new try outs for the new season!

Maybe they have given

me a bit too much medication!!

Oktoberfest at my house this weekend......YIPPEE

Gentle, tender, angel hugs

Debs in FL

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Debs, at least you still have those trusty cabana boys! Through thick

and thin!

Sue

On Oct 22, 2009, at 11:52 AM, BadKneesDebs@... wrote:

>

> Well, it is a day of liquid sunshine in sunny South FL. Put my

> cabana boys back in storage, bring out the skeletons for Halloween!

[Guest guest]

Your Oktober fest sounds like lots of fun for you and your family.  Nice to have

something wonderful to look forward to.

 

I am doing a craft fair tomorrow and I hope it goes good.  I have so many things

to sell and no room here to keep my extra's.

 

The weather has been so nice here.  Cool at night, and high 80's during the

day.  I am loving it.

 

Yes, I am feeling good and hope it last for awhile.  Still just taking one day

at a time.  That is all I can handle.  My divorce is moving slowly.  I will be

glad when things are all settled, and I can get on with my new, peaceful life. 

It has been a very stressful year and a half.

 

I pray you start to feel better each day.  I so want you to have some

good quality of health in your life.  You so need it and so deserve it.  I hope

you don't see the ER for a long, long time.

 

Take care my friend, and rest all you can.  You are always in my thoughts and

prayers.  You are such a special person Deb.

 

Have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy our wonderful Florida weather.

 

Love and hugs,

 

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Hi Barbara,

Gee, how I miss the fall craft fairs back in Chicago. It just made everything

seem more " fallish " . The weather sounds perfect also. I used to travel to my

sisters house (no children, no husband) just about this time of year for about a

week and we would do all that good stuff. The houses up there were more

decorated with a harvest theme and not quite so goulish. September 1,that is me

putting up the fall garland in the house, making sure that everyone in the house

trips on my ceramic pumpkins that I have grouped together (like God has them in

nature, I tell my daughter) and my scare crows. My husband doesn't want to keep

the house now that he is retired, so I am pretty careful of what I buy these

days and can't put too much outdoor decorations (like none!) in a condo. But

time will tell.

The weather in FL has barely broken and now we are bothered by tropical systems

that come marching thru the area as mini hurricanes. As you can see, FL is not

my favorite place to live, I am a Midwestern girl at heart thru and thru.

Wow, you have your hands full with your divorce and your health issues. I will

keep you in my prayers that you find balance between everything, but it has to

be one of the hardest things you have ever had to do. Barbara, after divorce

gets put to bed, we will have to meet and share a cabana boy. Just name the

time and the place.

Enjoy youurself this weekend, it is MY turn to keep you in MY thoughts! Save me

one of the patchwork handmade pumpkins, always have room for one more (and they

pack easily)!

Gentle, tender, angel hugs Sweetie,

Debs in FL

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Your Oktober fest sounds like lots of fun for you and your family. Nice to have

something wonderful to look forward to.

I am doing a craft fair tomorrow and I hope it goes good. I have so many things

to sell and no room here to keep my extra's.

The weather has been so nice here. Cool at night, and high 80's during the day.

I am loving it.

Yes, I am feeling good and hope it last for awhile. Still just taking one day

at a time. That is all I can handle. My divorce is moving slowly. I will be

glad when things are all settled, and I can get on with my new, peaceful life.

It has been a very stressful year and a half.

I pray you start to feel better each day. I so want you to have some good

quality of health in your life. You so need it and so deserve it. I hope you

don't see the ER for a long, long time.

Take care my friend, and rest all you can. You are always in my thoughts and

prayers. You are such a special person Deb.

Have a wonderful weekend, and enjoy our wonderful Florida weather.

Love and hugs,

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Hi Debs:  Yes, I am a true New Englaner, and also love the Fall and the leaves

changing colors.  One of the fav. time of year.  I too had scarecrows and bales

of hay, and a big pumpkin.  Wonderful time of year.  I sure miss the changes of

seasons.

 

I would love us to meet, etc.  Something wonderful for the both of us to look

forward to.

 

The craft fair was nice, but so diff. from N.E.  Lots of wonderful things!!!  I

love to see the diff. things people make.  Lots of very talented people out

there.

 

I have been very tired these last few days, other wise feeling good.  I so hate

the tiredness, but what can you do.  Another great benefit of R.A.

 

I know you will be having a great weekend and fun fall party.  Enjoy, enjoy,

enjoy.  Also enjoy a few beers.  I think tonight I will have my wonderful " Tia

"   Have not touched any alcohol since getting R.A. 6 1/2 years ago.  I will

drink to you and to you feeling better and better.

 

So wonderful to get your letter today.  Much love and hugs to you my sweet

friend.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Ah, my long lost Sister!

I too enjoy the crafts that people share with others. When I was young??? I

used to keep my hands busy all the times. Made all the ornaments for our first

Christmas trees, when I was pregnant with Vickie, I knitted blankets, made

mobiles and all those other good things. I even decorated our first house that

had a huge patio with macrame plant holders. We will have a Christmas/holiday

craft fair locally and I am hoping to make it there for at least a little while.

My youngest daughter is always begging to go & I reallly feel as though I may be

able to do it. Last weekend was so busy, we went out the night before Halloween

with my family for a late dinner and then Sunday was my birthday and we went to

Red Lobster (all you can eat, shrimp three ways). I asked for beer on tap, no

beer on tap! Found a nice bottle of wine and after we passed around 2 bottles

of wine, we all decided it was one of my best birthdays!!! I started figuring

out that since the baby had her first birthday (8-13-09), thru the present, I

have gone out with friends and family more than I went out in all of 2008. I

pay the price in fatigue and PAIN, but sometimes it is better than all the

medicine in the world. They also can't talk behind my back anymore either

because I am sitting in front of them !!!!!!

The days are still very rough with my husband and his retirement status. I am

afraid that this may require a bit of professional help. Well, we will take it

one day at a time.

My turkeys, pumpkins and fall leaves are still up to make me feel better and 1/2

my Christmas shopping has been completed via catalogs and QVC.

Please have a pain free day and on my " To Do List " , I too have a trip where we

meet up and allow my cabana boys to give us both some much needed TLC.

In my thoughts with angel hugs.............

Debs

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Hi Debs: Yes, I am a true New Englaner, and also love the Fall and the leaves

changing colors. One of the fav. time of year. I too had scarecrows and bales

of hay, and a big pumpkin. Wonderful time of year. I sure miss the changes of

seasons.

I would love us to meet, etc. Something wonderful for the both of us to look

forward to.

The craft fair was nice, but so diff. from N.E. Lots of wonderful things!!! I

love to see the diff. things people make. Lots of very talented people out

there.

I have been very tired these last few days, other wise feeling good. I so hate

the tiredness, but what can you do. Another great benefit of R.A.

I know you will be having a great weekend and fun fall party. Enjoy, enjoy,

enjoy. Also enjoy a few beers. I think tonight I will have my wonderful " Tia

" Have not touched any alcohol since getting R.A. 6 1/2 years ago. I will

drink to you and to you feeling better and better.

So wonderful to get your letter today. Much love and hugs to you my sweet

friend.

Hugs,

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Oh, Debs, I have always wanted a sister!!!!  Thank you.  I am an only

child......

 

Your letter made me smile for you.  Happy belated birthday, and what a

wonderful time you had.  I am so darn happy that you had such a wonderful day

and supper.  I did pour a glass of my Tia , and toasted you.  It was

soooooooo good.  I just love it!!!

 

I too do so many crafts, that is why I took a table at the craft fair.  I made

about $100.00.  I would have made so much more up North.  But I had fun.  I

will tell you a wonderful thing happened to me while I was at the fair.  A

couple came to my table, I heard her say, " Oh my New England crafts are all

here " .  I looked up smiling, and knew I knew this girl.  I said, " Are you

Jackie " ?  She almost fell over.  She looked at me and said " Barbara " ?  We

both started to cry, yell, and hug each other.  I rode with her for 5 years

while we worked in Boston together, hung around, and had so much fun together. 

She has lived here 4 1/2 years in North Port, 6 months after I moved here.  She

lives 3 miles from me.  We are so happy to be reunited again.  We are having

such a good time together.  We are going to Ft. Myers today and out for

pizza.  I found a wonderful pizza place that makes pizza like home.  I have so

needed a friend and imagine, God

sent her to me.  We still shake our heads and can't believe what happened.  I

am smiling right now thinking about it all.  We have been going down memory

lane, and it is so much fun.  She doesn't know anyone around here either.

 

Remember that e-mail that came around a few weeks ago about people who enter

your lives, stay or go etc.?  Well, I have always loved it, and I got it a few

days before I met Jackie.  God sure is good to me.  I am living with my son

and his family.  We are 3 generations, and we all love it.  My family and

friends have supported me through all this mess with my husband, and I am slowly

healing from it all.  Now I have a wonderful friend of mine back in my life. 

Life is good Debs.

 

I am so happy you are able to do so much that you enjoy.  I know things are

turning around for you health wise.  You so deserve it.  The tiredness is

awful, but at least we can do some things, and pay the price by resting more. 

It is so worth it.  I will be so tired for the next few days, but at least I

get to go out for a short time and have fun.  It is a good thing for us to

do.  It is so good for our well being, and spirit to be able to do some normal

things like other people.  I am sure you smile more just knowing you can have a

life again.

 

I know it is hard to see your husband depressed and out of work.  I hope he

gets some much needed help to help him through this stressful time.  Men take

it hard when they lose thier jobs.  I am sure he doesn't want to do much, which

is part of the depression.  Does he like to read, or do any type of hobby?  Be

nice if he did to occupy his time home.

 

I hope you have a good day, and talk soon.  You are so special to me.  God

Bless you and your family.  Hope things look up for your husband soon.

 

I did all my Christmas shopping on E-bay for my family here.  Much easier on

me, and I don't want to spend all that time and money sending things packages

home.  The last time I did that it cost me $65.00 for postage.  Nevr again. 

I send my daughter and family $$$ so she can get my granddaughters something

from me, and they can buy what they want or need.  I do love to shop, but can't

shop like I did before RA.  Another concession, but I can live with it.

 

Many hugs,

 

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

OK Barbara, I am Reallllllllllllllly jealous! That is soooooooooo cool! I am a

firm believer that God sends us angels that cross our paths without us even

knowing it. You are lucky, that your angel is a very dear friend. Friends are

so important. Florida is so hard to make friends sometimes, because people come

and go so quickly. I only have one sister in Chicago who travels down here very

infrequentoly due to a " nut job " second husband. When she does come to visit,

he actually makes an " abandoment calendar " , because he feels ths she is

abandoning him. Before all my health woes, I used to go to Chicago almost every

other month, just to see her. Our parents passed away several years ago and I

still miss them daily. The last time I was in Chicago, & I almost got

together at Denny's foir coffee but had to cancel due to weather. only

lives about 10 miles from my sister. That is still my goal, to get on a plane,

probably with my youngest daughter to see my sister and hopefully this

time. I am going to go in the summer to avoid that weather issue!!!!!!

Have a great time with your dear friend. God truly is GREAT!!!!!!! Family is

necessary in life, but friends are the cherries in life. How sweet!!!

Gentle hugs.................

Debs

Re: [ ] RA doctor visits.......question???

Oh, Debs, I have always wanted a sister!!!! Thank you. I am an only

child......

Your letter made me smile for you. Happy belated birthday, and what a wonderful

time you had. I am so darn happy that you had such a wonderful day and supper.

I did pour a glass of my Tia , and toasted you. It was soooooooo good. I

just love it!!!

I too do so many crafts, that is why I took a table at the craft fair. I made

about $100.00. I would have made so much more up North. But I had fun. I will

tell you a wonderful thing happened to me while I was at the fair. A couple

came to my table, I heard her say, " Oh my New England crafts are all here " . I

looked up smiling, and knew I knew this girl. I said, " Are you Jackie " ? She

almost fell over. She looked at me and said " Barbara " ? We both started to cry,

yell, and hug each other. I rode with her for 5 years while we worked in Boston

together, hung around, and had so much fun together. She has lived here 4 1/2

years in North Port, 6 months after I moved here. She lives 3 miles from me.

We are so happy to be reunited again. We are having such a good time together.

We are going to Ft. Myers today and out for pizza. I found a wonderful pizza

place that makes pizza like home. I have so needed a friend and imagine, God

sent her to me. We still shake our heads and can't believe what happened. I am

smiling right now thinking about it all. We have been going down memory lane,

and it is so much fun. She doesn't know anyone around here either.

Remember that e-mail that came around a few weeks ago about people who enter

your lives, stay or go etc.? Well, I have always loved it, and I got it a few

days before I met Jackie. God sure is good to me. I am living with my son and

his family. We are 3 generations, and we all love it. My family and friends

have supported me through all this mess with my husband, and I am slowly healing

from it all. Now I have a wonderful friend of mine back in my life. Life is

good Debs.

I am so happy you are able to do so much that you enjoy. I know things are

turning around for you health wise. You so deserve it. The tiredness is awful,

but at least we can do some things, and pay the price by resting more. It is so

worth it. I will be so tired for the next few days, but at least I get to go

out for a short time and have fun. It is a good thing for us to do. It is so

good for our well being, and spirit to be able to do some normal things like

other people. I am sure you smile more just knowing you can have a life again.

I know it is hard to see your husband depressed and out of work. I hope he gets

some much needed help to help him through this stressful time. Men take it hard

when they lose thier jobs. I am sure he doesn't want to do much, which is part

of the depression. Does he like to read, or do any type of hobby? Be nice if

he did to occupy his time home.

I hope you have a good day, and talk soon. You are so special to me. God Bless

you and your family. Hope things look up for your husband soon.

I did all my Christmas shopping on E-bay for my family here. Much easier on me,

and I don't want to spend all that time and money sending things packages home.

The last time I did that it cost me $65.00 for postage. Nevr again. I send my

daughter and family $$$ so she can get my granddaughters something from me, and

they can buy what they want or need. I do love to shop, but can't shop like I

did before RA. Another concession, but I can live with it.

Many hugs,

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

Hi Debs:  I so agree with you.  Hard to make friends here in Florida.  I had

a great day yesterday.  We went to a nice store yesterday and had fun

shopping.  Our pizza lunch was great too!!

 

Oh, I sure hope you get to connect with .  How great would that be.

 

My guardian angel is sure good to me.  Wonderful to have this dear friend of

mine return into my life here.  I so needed a good friend now.

 

God does work in mysterious ways, and I am glad he does.

 

Hope you had a good day also.  The weather was just so perfect yesterday. 

Hihg 70's, dry, and breezy.  No a.c. on for 3 days now.  I love having all the

doors and windows open for some fresh air.  The breezes on the Lanai are so

perfect!!!  I was so sick of all that heat and humidity.  Glad it is gone for

another season.

 

Please stay well, and have fun at that fair with your daughter.  So good for

both of you.

 

Much love and hugs,

 

Barbara

> Does anyone have a problem with......let me explain what I mean...

> I see my RA doctor every 3 to 4 months. When I am scheduled to see my

> Rheumatologist. ..I get to the office and am told that I am seeing

> the Nurse

> Practitioner. I feel when I see her she does not satisfy or

> understand my need

> when I tell her about the pain, swelling and stiffness. The swelling

> she

> told me I was having is normal for women during the summer. I had an

> appointment this morning, but canceled due to transportation

> problems. Before I

> could call the office they called me to say that the doctor would

> not be in

> due to an emergency and could I reschedule. I was relieved sort of.

> I feel I

> am not getting the attention of my RA doctor and need to make a

> change.

>

> Irish

[Guest guest]

That would be fun, Debs! Please let me know if you're visiting your

sister and want to get together.

Not an MD

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 8:49 AM, <BadKneesDebs@...> wrote:

>

> OK Barbara, I am Reallllllllllllllly jealous!  That is soooooooooo cool!  I am

a firm believer that God sends us angels that cross our paths without us even

knowing it.  You are lucky, that your angel is a very dear friend.  Friends are

so important.  Florida is so hard to make friends sometimes, because people come

and go so quickly.  I only have one sister in Chicago who travels down here very

infrequentoly due to a " nut job " second husband.  When she does come to visit,

he actually makes an " abandoment calendar " , because he feels ths she is

abandoning him.  Before all my health woes, I used to go to Chicago almost every

other month, just to see her.  Our parents passed away several years ago and I

still miss them daily. The last time I was in Chicago, & I almost got

together at Denny's foir coffee but had to cancel due to weather.   only

lives about 10 miles from my sister.  That is still my goal, to get on a plane,

probably with my youngest daughter to see my sister and hopefully this

time.  I am going to go in the summer to avoid that weather issue!!!!!!

>

> Have a great time with your dear friend.  God truly is GREAT!!!!!!!  Family is

necessary in life, but friends are the cherries in life.  How sweet!!!

>

> Gentle hugs.................

>

> Debs