Advise for first time visit to Rhuematologist

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I have been experiencing consistent wrist and finger pain and minor other joint

pain. A recent blood test showed my RA Facor to be 94 (normal is under 11). My

Doc says to get to a Rheumatologist. The earliest I can get to one is 8 weeks

out. This leaves me to Google searches on RA which frankly, has me scared to

death - both of the disease AND the medications.

I would greatly appreciate any advise on what to ask/cover with the

Rheumatologist on my first visit. Also, any other sites that would be helpful.

Thanks so much!

Signed,

(Terrified) Terri