Moving forwards......finally!

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 3. Feb 2011, 14:44 in Living with Arthritis archive
I had to share my good news with you all, especially after you were so kind as to read my rant last week. I've been having some problems with my rheumy and asked my GP to refer me to another local hospital. Unfortunately, my rheumy also decided he wanted to refer me somewhere else but I'm not sure if I'll go now because my appt today was good.

I saw a new rheumy today. She was lovely, spent 45 minutes examining me. She listened and explained everything and agreed that there are plenty of other medications I can try. My diagnosis was confirmed as seronegative RA. I noticed that she walked with a cane, so she clearly has some kind of disability too and was adamant that I need to get a better quality of life. My DAS score was worked out, I'd never even heard of that before! I got given a methotrexate book and leaflets, which I've also never been given before.

I'm going to increase my methotrexate to 20mg and see her again in 6 weeks after more bloods. Then, I'll be put on either sulphasalazine or leflunomide.

I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I desperately want to feel much better by September as I have an offer to do social work at university. I'm gonna need my strength and energy!

Sophie xx

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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    That's great Sophie. It's nice to hear some good news..
    Best of luck with everything.. :grin:
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  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Great news hope it continues to go well!
    Hope you enjoy your Social work course - did mine in 1993!
    Cath
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Lovely news , Sophie , it makes such a big difference if you have confidence in your rheumy professionals . Hope it continues to go well for you . Jillyb
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    great newsthis fantastic well done good for you do hope things on way up for you val
    val
  • daylily
    daylily Member Posts: 619
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    So Glad you finally found someone to listen.
    It really makes a difference doesn't it?

    Good luck with the course.
    take care
    xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm so pleased for you, Starburst. I hope you and she have a long, happy relationship.

    It's lovely to hear when things go well. Thanks for letting us know.
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  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Sophie..

    Thats great news.. i'm really glad that you have found a rheumy that listens.. that must be the best feeling in the world to be able to have someone help rather than seem like there not bothered..
    Wish you all the best..
    Keep us posted

    Take care
    Tracy
    xxxx
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Sophie
    That is such good news, It dosnt take much does it, if only all appointments went so well...it would save a lot of suffering and stress.
    Good for you, and make sure you keep the same rheumy.
    Love
    Barbara xx
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good news indeed - I wish you well with the increased meth, and I think the sooner you can boost that with sulph or lef the better. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you everyone. xx

    Cath, do you still work? :) I might be pestering you lots of questions!! :wink:

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