What do you do when you can't find a rheumatologist that will treat you! I am currently seeing a nurse practicitioner, but we know, she doesn't know what a rheumatologist would know. My meds that she has me on, Plaquenil is not working like it used to, and she doesn't really know what to change me to. I have only be diagnosed with RA since 2007, but have had it a lot longer. What do you do?
Q: Looking for a Rheumatologist in my area?
Answers (4)
11/ 5/09 5:32pm
11/ 5/09 9:12pm
Hey Denise....you can always call your insurance company and they can refer you to rheumatologists in your area that are on your plan. Then you can also if you want go to your state AMA and look up that doc's name and see if he has any bad issues he's or she's involved with. Good luck!!!
7/12/11 4:53pm
am lookin for a doctor to help me deal with my lupus
7/12/11 4:54pm
i need a doctor
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i did that already no one takin my insurance i have medicaid but i will call the insurance company and c if they can find me one thanks