My latest appt.

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I had a rhuemy appt. on Tuesday. The bloodwork came back perfect again. I've had a very bad three weeks and told her all that was going on. My last appt. she said I was still having flares because I was not taking the medicine properly. This time she said it doesn't make sense that the Plaquenil, Methetrexate, Declofenac, & Prednesone aren't working, and it works for her other patients. She asked me if I thought I was getting any benefit from the meds. I said I've been on them in varying amounts for 2 years and just know I'm in quite a lot of pain. So, she stopped the Methetrexate and Plaquenil. Tomorrow I see a different Rhuematologist for a second opinion. It would be so much easier if this showed up on the blood tests. I know that sounds crazy, but without those tests, I feel I have to justify seeing the doctor. I've been so bad in my fingers, toes, elbows, knees, and hips, I don't think I'll be able to live in my home in a few years. It is on a rock with stairs inside and out. But, there is no redness and little swelling.