Q: How long does an appointment with a new rheumatologist generally last?
For the rheumy I have now, was about 1.5 hours. Lots of questions and stuff.....
hi v mine was an hour talking with him an him checking my movements of every joint i hope your appointment goes well an you can get comfort with your new rheumy i took xrays an blood test that i had done with blood work to see how agressive the ra is with me an so he wouldnt have to start from ground zero that i had done so he could see what was going on i hope there is a way you can because that well help alot i wish you the best god bless let us know how it went
Hi V,
I've seen two Rheumatologists and both took an hour for the first visit; however, one took more time in looking at my body/symptoms and the other took more in asking probing questions to assess.
Best Wishes for an excellent outcome!
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Thank you, Suzzy! My other two rheumy's spent five or ten minutes with me, every time I saw them, including the first appointment. I am so looking forward to this appointment. I'm a little scared, though, too. Whatever it is, it is. I just need some help feeling better. So, onward and upward.
Blessings,
V