tips please

valval

got first app. with rhummy on 6th oct so what should i do , take ,wear, from those of u who have been before help. what should i be asking except what kind of arther which best meds to stop any damage. how long does first visit normaly last says might not see consultant is this normal?

madness1985

Hiya Valval, r u on another site too?

If so its vicky!

Anyway for my first rhmey i had to take a wee sample id suggest to wear clothes/shoes u can easily remove as i personally had to have x-rays on my first appointment! Also take questions u want answered because i forgot .. Tissues if your easily upset, i am, so always take some!

Other than that you should be there around 1hr -1hr 30mins and dont worry they r good and will prob give you some informative handouts .. OOO i forgot they ask if there is any arthur in your family..

Thats all i can think of im afraid.

Off to my rhmer on the 12th but might be sooner

Take care xx

valval

thanks that a help yes the forum as well mostly smaller than this one but nice group of people

janie68

Hi

try to take someone with you as you will never remember what is said to you!

good luck
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skezier

Hi Val,

Mine was really nice when I first saw him, he still is nice as well He asked a few questions and sent me for a couple of xrays and then did a couple of injections. He has since really looked at my spine and neck and though I tell you its a good idea to write all your questions down I always forget to take the bit of paper with me. I just wore easy to remove shoes and jeans, t-shirt and shirt. I really hope you have a good appointment and get something sorted. Good luck and take care. Cris x

trisher

Hi Val

On my first appointment, they took a urine sample, blood pressure, temp, they put something which looks like a white peg on your finger.

My appoinment was early so I was sent for X Rays, scans, blood tests.

Some of tests results came back the same day via computer. ( I do not know if they do that at other hospitals.)

Other tests he wanted done had to be booked.

I wore lose clothing so they could examine me where I had pains.
If you are on medication take that with you.

I recommend you take something to read in case the clinic is
running late.

\love trisher xx

jordan7j

Hi Val, When I had my first one I was around 4 hours!!! Had quite a long time with doctor, very thorough. That took around 3 0min. Then bloods, waited a while around 30 min. Then x rays about 1 hour. Then had to wait to get presc, this was the worst, went for coffee still not done, so took 2 hours total. Maybe just my area (L ondon) and at Guys. Make sure you tell them everything (writing it down is a good idea) I took my notes and gave them to her to look at, she was very good. The next time i saw the consultant who wasnt so helpful, very businesslike and in a rush. Good luck Jay

page35

hi
at my first app i had to undress down to underwear so maybe dont wear your old grey undies :oops:

jaspercat

Hi Val, my first appt with my Rheumy took around about 4 hours, waited for about 30 mins to see her, then had a full examination, blood tests and then full set of x-rays, then I had to see her again and she confirmed that I had RA, sero-negative, and started me on Sulphasalazine.

There should be a nurse available to help you with dressing, don't be afraid to ask love Jaspercatxx

tinyzab

Hi
My first appt was very similar to everyone elses!! X-rays of feet and wrists, blood tests, urine sample, examination - only had to take my shoes off and roll my trousers up from what i remember. I started a little note book when my symptoms started, so made notes of any particular symptoms, how I was in the morning etc. Helps to have the info down in front of you then I made sure I didn't forget to tell them anything - even if you think it is silly say it anyway! Any questions you have - write those down too. Let us know how you get on. All the best.

valval

thanks my app. 4.45 so will be late home if they do all that will let u know

trisher

valval wrote:

thanks my app. 4.45 so will be late home if they do all that will let u know

Val


If you are going to be given prescription. Ask for one that you can get in your local chemist.

The wait in pharmacy is sometimes very long. I asked for that and they said it was better than waiting ages for it.

trisher x

maria09

Good luck
Write any questions down that you need to ask before you go
Because i always forget.
They will need to know if your on any medications or allergies so remember to take a list
It is best if you can take someone with you just for a bit of support & dont worry if yor Rheumatologist is any thing like mine he/she will b very kind & helpful
Take care M

woodbon

Hi Good luck with the appointment! I'd wear something thats easy to get on and off, no buttons or things like that. And decent underwear!!! :oops: Taking someone with you is a really good idea and I always try, otherwise I just can't get things straight! Urine sample too, and a list of questions. I hope you have a really good, helpful appointment. Love Sue

valval

thanks me to going away the following sat not best planning but when hols booked for and need it so bad ,ache bad to day and did not do that much this weekend lol. sunshine sea no house work heaven . can still dress my self takes longer but what does not these days 11.20 and had cup of t and one slice of toast so far did get some washing on line lol . life unfair to make us feel like this so much pain and stiffness **** and blast arther