Guest guest Posted January 3, 2001 Report Share Posted January 3, 2001 After a very long wait, I’m finally getting to see a rheumy in a few weeks. I’m told that it will be easier for him to make decisions when I see him on the first visit if I come armed with test results from my GP. My problem is my GP hasn’t ordered any tests and I don’t want to go all the way to the rheumy – a whole day’s trip – only to be sent home for the tests and return again in a month or two. I hurt too much to go through all that. My GP is the kind of guy who doesn’t think ahead. The good thing is if I tell him I want to do something, he’ll do it. So I’ve made an appointment to see him next week. What I need from you is… What is typical of the kind of tests you’ve had to make the diagnosis and to follow up on treatment? Specifically, for those of you who have major problems with pain and swelling in finger and foot joints – and a swollen ankle that is nearly incapacitating – do you normally get x-rays taken of all these joints? Do you have blood tests too? If there is a family history of other types of arthritis – along with the PA – do you get testing for those types too? And how are they done? Other information I can give him verbally – and there is no doubt about my GP’s diagnosis of the PA. But I just can’t handle the trips back and forth before someone decides to treat me. I’m desperate. I swear I’m going to die or something because no one can keep living like this and go on. Any information I can get as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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