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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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I just came from my second rheumatologist visit today. This is a new one, a much better, more respectful, more highly educated rheumatologist. This started for me in in August of 2006 with a nasty bout of Epstein Barr virus. Since then I am sick constantly. What used to be an ...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hollybgroovin
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:12 PM

It is so good to hear that you found a Rheumatologist that you like. It's hard sometimes to find one who will listen to you and take you seriously. I went through three before I found one that would that would listen to me and keep me completely informed on what he thought was going on and what my blood tests were saying. It sounds like you have quite a bit going on with your health. It's frustrating, I know, but you have a wonderful site. Everyone here is so supportive so feel free to vent, ask question, and share remedies. I found a place on this site that might interest you that tells a little about communication with your rheumatologist and about coping with this awful disease.
http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/living-with-ra.html
I hope this helps! I truely wish you the best of luck!

re: Rheumatoid Arthritis
irishbookfairy
Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 01:37 AM

Hello Holly!

Thank you for your kind reply. Yes, I do like my new Rheumatologist. My first one was horrible. He acted as if I should not even be there. When he asked me questions he asked if I have morning stiffness and I answered yes. Well, they called to tell me the results and just said I was deficient in Vitamin D. Since then I have learned that morning stiffness is one of the biggest symptoms to look for in RA and that if someone has it they will probably have RA. Once again, thanks for the welcome and the reply! irishbookfairy