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When your Doctor only treats the disease

by  faithL
Sunday, April 13, 2008
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So, now that the shock of being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease has worn off, I am closely looking at my healthcare situation and analysing my options.  When I was refered to a Rheumatologist my presenting symptoms were burning joint pain, stiffness, and exhaustion.  Lab results were positive for RF, ANA, and another auto-immune antibody.

 

My Rheumatologist is only interested in my joint movement and inflammation.  Not the burning pain I still live with.  He is only treating the disease, not helping me manage a better quality of life.  I'm confident it's time to go on a waiting list for another Dr, one that will accept responsibility for all the effects this disease has on me - NOT just inflammation.

 

 

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