Re: Should I look for another rheumy?

January 12, 2009

I would want to have a look at those blood test results myself. Why

don't you call and ask them to send you a copy? Then if you don't

understand them, you can look online. Or you can ask us.

And I think that a second opinion is certainly sometimes called for.

Sue

On Jan 12, 2009, at 5:39 PM, rebpick1artist wrote:

> After my first rheumy appt I waited for my blood test results. They

> did

> not call back so I called them. They still did not call so I tried

> again and finally the nurse responded. She said she talked to the

> doctor and that she said I did not have an auto immune disease and

> that

> I did not have FM because I did not have enough pressure points. She

> also said I should start physical therapy. This upset me because at

> the

> appointment she said she still thought I had Fm even though I had only

> 8 pressure points because I was on pain meds. AND, I had told her I

> was

> already in phys therapy. It is as if the doctor forgot all about me. I

> do not think she even looked at my file. The nurse said " you are

> welcome to come back for another appointment if you wish. " Now what?

> Should I go back and try again or look for another doctor?

January 12, 2009

This sounds suspicious to me, first because of the way the responded, and

secondly because of the lack of interest. There are specific markers on a blood

test that a physician requests when checking for RA, Lupis, and other

auto-immune deceases. Just the way they worded that sounds strange to me, like

they kind of didn't care one way or the other. It's no secret that medical

professional can develop and attitude, which for me (and my own attitude) is an

immediate indicator to start looking for someone else. You have a right to

request and receive copies of any and all tests they perform. If they are not

too dated a good GP or Rheumatologist will take a look at them and could give

you more information. But be prepared, they almost always want to request their

own tests. If you feel you have bona-fide symptoms of RA you should definitely

pursue it. In the last few days we have just discussed the importance early

diagnosis and treatment.

Hope this helps.

Stan,

Seattle, it always seems to get darker around here at night.

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From: " rebpick1artist " <rebpick1artist@...>

After my first rheumy appt I waited for my blood test results. They did

not call back so I called them. They still did not call so I tried

again and finally the nurse responded. She said she talked to the

doctor and that she said I did not have an auto immune disease and that

I did not have FM because I did not have enough pressure points. She

also said I should start physical therapy. This upset me because at the

appointment she said she still thought I had Fm even though I had only

8 pressure points because I was on pain meds. AND, I had told her I was

already in phys therapy. It is as if the doctor forgot all about me. I

do not think she even looked at my file. The nurse said " you are

welcome to come back for another appointment if you wish. " Now what?

Should I go back and try again or look for another doctor?

January 13, 2009

,

As others have advised, please get copies of your record and seek a

second opinion.

Not an MD

On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 4:39 PM, rebpick1artist

<rebpick1artist@...> wrote:

> After my first rheumy appt I waited for my blood test results. They did

> not call back so I called them. They still did not call so I tried

> again and finally the nurse responded. She said she talked to the

> doctor and that she said I did not have an auto immune disease and that

> I did not have FM because I did not have enough pressure points. She

> also said I should start physical therapy. This upset me because at the

> appointment she said she still thought I had Fm even though I had only

> 8 pressure points because I was on pain meds. AND, I had told her I was

> already in phys therapy. It is as if the doctor forgot all about me. I

> do not think she even looked at my file. The nurse said " you are

> welcome to come back for another appointment if you wish. " Now what?

> Should I go back and try again or look for another doctor?

January 13, 2009

Was this your first appt?

I would go back for another appointment and then decide. While there, get copy

of all your tests or sign a release in case you want it sent to another doctor.

I would also make their practice administrator aware of what happened. I am not

sure if I would be happy getting results from a burse without having a followup

scheduled....

****~**** Kami ****~****

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