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walkietalkiegg
I’m hoping I don’t drive everyone nuts here!😂 Having a place to vent and read is such a help!
This is day 3 on steroids for the worst flare I’ve had and I’m starting to get some relief! Appointment with GP in 6 days, so hopefully getting labs, referral and a plan!
L rick Phillips Moderator & Contributor
Drea Member
Do you have a rheumatologist yet....or is this what the referral is for? [You say it's the worst flare....so it sounds like you've had several episodes.]
walkietalkiegg Member
I don’t even have a diagnosis yet, so this really is conjecture on my part and may be back to day “no RA”. I don’t suspect that will be the case however. Fortunately, there’sa rheum an hour away who is really great about treating based on symptoms rather than waiting on positive labs (that we know may never come). I can’t say how many people I’ve sent to local rheum offices to have them ridiculed and ignored. Found this other practice and they are amazing!
Thank you for encouraging my ranting and word vomit. I know getting some of this out will help my mental state. I appreciate this so much!
L rick Phillips Moderator & Contributor
here are two apps that will track symptoms and be useful when you see the rheumatologist. There are many, but these are two I have helped with, and I feel they are very worthwhile. As I said, there are many out there, so do look around, but here is a place to start.
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/getting-started/track-and-react
https://arthritispower.creakyjoints.org/
rick
Daniel Malito Moderator & Contributor
walkietalkiegg Member
Thank you!!! I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to offer the save in return!
Richard Faust Community Admin
Hi
walkietalkiegg Member