Talking to Your Rheumatologist
Being able to talk to your rheumatologist about your treatment plan, pain management and any other concerns you have is important to the patient-doctor relationship. Finding a doctor who listens to you, makes time for you, and genuinely seems to have compassion is a good start on your journey through treatment and management.
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A common piece of advice to those who have just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is to "find a good rheumatologist," but what makes a specialist "good"? Do they give frequent flyer points at every appointment that you can redeem for gift certificates to the store of your choice? Do they wave magic wands that reduce your symptoms? If…
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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, answered What is "slightly active RA'? Hi Mo! it's lovely to see you again! Most rheumatologists use the ACR criteria…
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on The Ticking Clock oh, you and me both.
Carrie Beth Brown, Health Guide, answered What's the percentage of people who… If there is one thing I've learned from RA, it's that you need to have a…
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, answered Logically, what should I be looking for? I was at a RA/OA forum last night and the keynote speaker - one of Canada's…
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