Guest guest Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Kerry, be sure to either take all of your meds or a list of all of them including dosage. That's the only thing I can think of that you need to take. I sure others will think of more. As for what to ask, ask everything you can think of...specific symptoms, actions of meds, what you should expect from meds and prognosis, side effects of meds, why a particular med is best for you. Like I said, I'm sure others can think of more questions. I have always found it helpful to write my questions down before I go. Good luck. Hope your doctor is wonderful. Bev [ ] Advice? Hi all... As I think I have posted, I go to see the new Rhumetologist this week.... I would like some suggestions from those of you that have been thru the mill with them, such as: Is there anything specific I should ask? Is there anything I should take with me? Helpful advice would be great, because I have to travel a distance so I cant just go and see them whenever because as of late I am not driving much either.. And I need answers now... the syptoms and all have gotten so severe in the last 2 months that it is starting to scare the hell out of me. (I didn't even drive today when my son had to be rushed in for stitches!) But I am proud to say for the first time in 14 yrs when he got stitches, shots, staples ect. I didn't pass out or go off on the Dr or nurse *bg* Thank you all! Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thank you for all of your suggestions... I am going to make sure that I am very prepared! Kerry -- Re: [ ] Advice? HI there Kerry I can recall my 1st visit, I had to get more blood work done and had to take this test where you take home a couple of containers and collect all your urine and take it in. YOu also need to list all meds you are on and other significant health issues you may also have. i am pretty sure they wanted to know about any surgeries I had, too. They will also or should give you lots of paper work to fill out and also a questionnaire about your symptoms. They will do a physical exam and check your joints and such. I was also scheduled for x-rays of my hands which were the worse at the time. You should share with them all the symptoms you can think of and make a list of questions to take with you about RA. Ask about treatments, cost of meds, and any other concerns you have, If you have it on paper it will be easier to remember as you may be stressed meeting a new DR the first time. List all of your symptoms and maybe even what a day has been like for you with them. Make sure to let him/her know how this is effecting your life. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare and be there early if you can. I rather like my Rhemy's office as the Lab is right across from his section. You don't have to go anywhere else for the blood work and the x-rays are also in the same building which makes it easier when you aren't feeling well. I hope I have helped you some. Good luck. Laurie R. On 5/19/07, ~Kerry~ <kerry-lane@...> wrote: > > Hi all... > > As I think I have posted, I go to see the new Rhumetologist this week.... > I > would like some suggestions from those of you that have been thru the mill > with them, such as: > > Is there anything specific I should ask? > > Is there anything I should take with me? > > Helpful advice would be great, because I have to travel a distance so I > cant > just go and see them whenever because as of late I am not driving much > either.. And I need answers now... the syptoms and all have gotten so > severe > in the last 2 months that it is starting to scare the hell out of me. > > (I didn't even drive today when my son had to be rushed in for stitches!) > But I am proud to say for the first time in 14 yrs when he got stitches, > shots, staples ect. I didn't pass out or go off on the Dr or nurse *bg* > > Thank you all! > > Kerry > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Thank you for all of your suggestions... I am going to make sure that I am very prepared! Kerry -- Re: [ ] Advice? Kerry, be sure to either take all of your meds or a list of all of them including dosage. That's the only thing I can think of that you need to take I sure others will think of more. As for what to ask, ask everything you can think of...specific symptoms, actions of meds, what you should expect from meds and prognosis, side effects of meds, why a particular med is best for you. Like I said, I'm sure others can think of more questions. I have always found it helpful to write my questions down before I go. Good luck. Hope your doctor is wonderful. Bev [ ] Advice? Hi all... As I think I have posted, I go to see the new Rhumetologist this week.... I would like some suggestions from those of you that have been thru the mill with them, such as: Is there anything specific I should ask? Is there anything I should take with me? Helpful advice would be great, because I have to travel a distance so I cant just go and see them whenever because as of late I am not driving much either.. And I need answers now... the syptoms and all have gotten so severe in the last 2 months that it is starting to scare the hell out of me. (I didn't even drive today when my son had to be rushed in for stitches!) But I am proud to say for the first time in 14 yrs when he got stitches, shots, staples ect. I didn't pass out or go off on the Dr or nurse *bg* Thank you all! Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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