Rheumatologist info. needed from Jill

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Hi Jill:

The Rheumatologist at St. Mike's was a total bust. He did not even

palpate Meaghan's joints. I felt like he was baiting me the whole app't

and asked what testing I thought was needed rather than bring his years

of experience and knowledge to the problem ...even though I provided Dr.

Grubbs note. He did not think Meaghan was particularly hypermobile

despite having walked on her toes since 18 mos. Strange, strange app't.

Perhaps the fact that Meaghan was having arrhythmia at the time had some

bearing on his approach as he did check hher radial pulse and made

absolutely no statement re the arrhythmia. He did order a bone scan and

thyroid testing as I requested but I am not going back to him! Meaghan

deserves a Rheumatologist who will bring some expertise to bear. I have

an app't with Dr. Tanenbaum at end of May but if his approach is similar

then I do not intend to subject Meaghan to a repeat performance. What

is Tanenbaum like and what testing is usually done by these guys?

What should I be asking for?

Regards Bernie