Guest guest Posted July 6, 2004 Report Share Posted July 6, 2004 I am being beaten down mentally, and it is getting harder to get back up. I had an appointment with my rheumatologist today. The only good news I got is that all of the anxiety created by whatever they saw on my kidney was for naught. Turns out there is something there, but it is nothing to worry about. (I have heard that one before) My blood pressure was up again, even as it was down for my last 5 visits to my PCP in the last 3 weeks. My fun begins when he asked me how I have been doing. I explained that while the headaches have been a little less severe the last 2 weeks (save one of them that was viscous) but they were still occurring. I told him I was seeing a pain specialist also, and he updated my med chart. I also told him that I have a lot more joint pain now than I did even two weeks ago, and that I have been noticing a lot more swelling. Even one month ago I had no issues with my shoulders or elbows, but have been feeling them come on strong for a couple of weeks. I guess he is lost, as he told me if I am not better by next month he is going to recommend me to another rheumatologist. WTH? If I don't know what is wrong with a car I don't waste my customer's time or money, I recommend him to someone who does. I all of a sudden feel like I have wasted 3-4 months, and wonder how much damage is done that may not have been otherwise. I take it I will be "shopping" for a new rheumatologist shortly. Anyone know a good one in NE Pa that has dealt with Stills? Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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