hi what should i expect from my doctor

kirsty123
kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
edited 23. Jan 2010, 12:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi guys I am a 24 year old with seronegative athritis in the foot and toes (right) I was diagnosed in December and I am currently on Naproxen however it is no longer working, I am goin to see my GP on Tuesday to talk to him about it, any tips of what I should expect of him and what sort of things could be the step up from naproxen, i just want to find something that works
Thanks
Kirsty xxxxxx

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  • lizzie7ne
    lizzie7ne Member Posts: 154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Kirsy

    If you are already seeing a Rheumatologist I would ask for an appointment to see him/her again. If not, then I would ask for a referral to a Rheumatologist - these people know all the right treatments.

    I hope you are feeling better soon and you get some pain relief.


    lizzie
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,344
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty
    A referral is a good idea, but there are lots of other pain meds he could give you in the meantime too.
    Good luck
    Toni x
  • kirsty123
    kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi i am already seeing a rheumatologist, so do u think it will be a case of getting sent back to the rhematologist? XXXXX
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Kirsty,

    Talk it through with the gp and if they don't suggest you being referred to your Rumo then maybe you should ask him to? I think that's what I would do at any rate. Good luck and I hope it gets sorted for you soon. Cris
  • kirsty123
    kirsty123 Member Posts: 42
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    thanks for the help guys xxxxx

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