Zanna - Pulmonary & Rheumy

July 31, 2002

Hi Zanna....

If your appt is next week to see the new Rheumy, I would hold off on

getting labs done until you see the new guy. He's going to want to do

them in his lab because all labs are different. Plus, he might want to

look at other things... so save that blood and that's also one less

poke! <grin>

OH MY GOSH..... you made my day kiddo... I'm so thrilled he's nice and

you were able to talk with him. Sounds like a really great doctor.

HEEHAW.....NO ILD! Oh I already LOVE this guy. I do remember your last

Rheumy telling you that he saw some honeycombing.... but like I've said

before... a Rheumy has no business telling a patient what's inside a

persons lungs when they have never studied the lungs nor the many

diseases of the lungs. That's great he's going to talk with your

cardiologist because that could very well be where it's coming from.

Between the two of them, you're in good hands and I know they will find

out the problem.

LOL.... that's how my PFT's are scheduled... I take the test and then I

get to see my doctor. I don't have to wait weeks for the results

because it's right there. Ask for a copy of your tests for your

files... I check my tests all the time. It's fun to see how my lungs

have changed since 98 to present.

Your very welcome Zanna, any time I can help I will .... I'm just so

darn thrilled you got in to see him and that he's going to keep on top

of all of this. You REALLY made my day.... LOL

Now, I hope the new Rheumy is equally as nice and informative with you

as your Pulmonary doctor. That would make the rest of the year for me.

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you. You must be so thrill

about your new doctor.... I think it's wonderful to have someone you can

talk to and he's not intimidated by your knowledge.

I know you're having a great day... but, I'll say it anyway... HAVE A

GREAT DAY!

Vicki

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