Being the Right Patient...The doctor who just performed my reverse shoulder replacement is new to me. He is in the same practice as the excellent surgeon that did my other shoulder replacement and... By Carla Kienast4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Simple Tasks for Rheumatoid Diseases...According to the Simple Tasks website, the campaign aims to answer questions, such as “What is a rheumatologist?... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Have Used VECTRA Testing to Guide RA Diagnosis and Treatment...What happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies) are not coming back positive? I have... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Rheumatologist Finally Concurs!...This past Wednesday after much pain and misunderstanding plus misdiagnoses I was told, "we've been treating you for gout and apparently we've been treating you for the wrong thing." The...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
First rheumatologist visit...And I'm not sure if maybe I shouldn't try a different rheumatologist. I don't know. Does this seem like it normally goes at a first consult?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
Medicaid/ Rheumatologist help...My problem is I need insurance to see a rheum for meds I’m on another support group and they said my best bet would be to find a rheumatologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Rheumatologist refusing treatment...Due to switching insurance, I had to find a different rheumatologist who is in my network....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Can Being Sick Affect Your Blood Work?...Be sure to mention these things to your rheumatologist so that he/she can have a bigger view of what’s going on with you besides painful or swollen joints... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Doctors Aren't Always Right and How To Say "No"...Let me ask you this question. Do you know someone who is perfect? I mean, absolutely perfect; Never gives a wrong answer, never guesses wrong, never slacks off at work... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
What the ACA Has Meant to Me: Dependent Coverage and No Benefit Caps...Part III of a three-part series. When I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), I was taking what was supposed to be my final semester of college. As it turned... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Starting Over...Again...I, thankfully, saw my rheumatologist in VT in October so I am good for a while. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Hazard of Becoming My Own Doctor...After about a year, and another hand surgery, I decided to find a rheumatologist again. ... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Managing RA-Related Fatigue...If your doctor will not refer you to a rheumatologist find a new doctor or find a rheumatologist on your own!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1...If your rheumatologist suddenly starts talking about the “bad humors” in your joints and recommends a good leeching session to drain the “viscous bile,... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Can you help me find a good rheumatologist?...I am uncomfortable with the Rheumatologist. Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Longview-Ryler Texas area?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Still I can't believe I am this sick...I went to my regular MD because I thought I had broken my middle finger. By the time I went back a week later, the same finger the other hand... By retiredbutton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is My Doctor Good Enough?...Just by collecting some of these thoughts, I realize that I do indeed appreciate my rheumatologist and all she does.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
When Symptoms Are Not Mirrored in Lab Tests...Back to the rheumatologist. My current rheumatologist is new, as my previous rheumatologist retired.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Rituxan - Our Other RA Caregiver...After concurring with the neurologist, Lisa’s rheumatologist contacted Lisa about their decision.... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Losing Dr. McWonderful...It was time to make my quarterly appointment with my rheumatologist.... By Wren6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
