Re: repeating intial lab work

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In a message dated 2/14/2009 4:34:51 P.M. Central Standard Time,

nuttynurse25@... writes:

I asked my rhuemy how often does he repeat that intial lab work..he

said he doesnt..This sounds awful strange to me..he does do the liver,

kidney, cbc and sedrate every couple of months...I mean the

ccp ,ana,ena,crps etc,,,also the xrays...I guess maybe if I ask him the

next time I would like it done...If he doddesnt than maybe I should

switch..I have one other rheumy on my insurance and dont want to burn

any bridges by switching ..any help would be apreciated. >>

Mine told me the same thing. He said it was only helpful with the initial

diagnosis.

dd

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My rheumy doesn't repeat all of that initial lab work, either. I guess

it's more useful for diagnostic purpose. He uses the CRP to monitor my

RA, band also does a CBC and liver panel.

Sue

On Feb 14, 2009, at 5:34 PM, diane crawford wrote:

>

> I asked my rhuemy how often does he repeat that intial lab work..he

> said he doesnt..This sounds awful strange to me..he does do the liver,

> kidney, cbc and sedrate every couple of months...I mean the

> ccp ,ana,ena,crps etc,,,also the xrays...I guess maybe if I ask him

> the

> next time I would like it done...If he doddesnt than maybe I should

> switch..I have one other rheumy on my insurance and dont want to burn

> any bridges by switching ..any help would be apreciated.

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Diane,

Which tests do you want your rheumatologist to repeat? Why?

Not an MD

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM, diane crawford <nuttynurse25@...> wrote:

> group

>

> I asked my rhuemy how often does he repeat that intial lab work..he

> said he doesnt..This sounds awful strange to me..he does do the liver,

> kidney, cbc and sedrate every couple of months...I mean the

> ccp ,ana,ena,crps etc,,,also the xrays...I guess maybe if I ask him the

> next time I would like it done...If he doddesnt than maybe I should

> switch..I have one other rheumy on my insurance and dont want to burn

> any bridges by switching ..any help would be apreciated.

>

> diane in ohio

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gina, Will I know for the most part that once you have one auto immune that

sometimes you pick up others...but like ana and ena...

diane in ohio

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Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:49:30 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] repeating intial lab work

Diane,

Which tests do you want your rheumatologist to repeat? Why?

Not an MD

On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM, diane crawford <nuttynurse25@...> wrote:

> group

>

> I asked my rhuemy how often does he repeat that intial lab work..he

> said he doesnt..This sounds awful strange to me..he does do the liver,

> kidney, cbc and sedrate every couple of months...I mean the

> ccp ,ana,ena,crps etc,,,also the xrays...I guess maybe if I ask him the

> next time I would like it done...If he doddesnt than maybe I should

> switch..I have one other rheumy on my insurance and dont want to burn

> any bridges by switching ..any help would be apreciated.

>

> diane in ohio

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Diane,

If have a diagnosis of RA and your diagnosis is not in question, there

wouldn't be a reason to check your ANA unless new symptoms develop

which aren't consistent with RA.

Not an MD

On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM, diane crawford <nuttynurse25@...> wrote:

> gina, Will I know for the most part that once you have one auto immune that

> sometimes you pick up others...but like ana and ena...

> diane in ohio

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gina and group..

thanks for your input.everybody is saying the same thing..makes me feel

better that my docter is on track, because I had some reservations by ohter

people about this docter..but I just thought I heard they did yearly..but it

makes since only if I have different symptoms..I knew this group would be

the best place to find out with its knowlege and experience..BOY..do feel

better now..

diane in ohio

Re: [ ] repeating intial lab work

> Diane,

>

> If have a diagnosis of RA and your diagnosis is not in question, there

> wouldn't be a reason to check your ANA unless new symptoms develop

> which aren't consistent with RA.

>

>

>

> Not an MD

>

>

>

> On Sun, Feb 15, 2009 at 9:39 AM, diane crawford <nuttynurse25@...>

> wrote:

>> gina, Will I know for the most part that once you have one auto immune

>> that

>> sometimes you pick up others...but like ana and ena...

>> diane in ohio

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