New consultant update

dibdab
dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
edited 7. Oct 2011, 17:57 in Living with Arthritis archive
First of all THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT.It really does help to know that there are folks rooting for you. The 1st meeting with my new rheumy was okay-he listened carefully and wants to work out exactly what's happening with my immune system before changing meds or going for more aggressive treatment. Unfortunately he thinks it may be affecting my lungs so I'm awaiting a CT scan-bit scary really since I have asthma anyway,and 8 chest infections in the last year. Did xrays and lots of blood tests so now I'm waiting for the outcome but feeling relieved that he didn't suggest it was all in my mind! Felt a total wreck when I got home but at least I know now that it will be looked into and appropriate treatment suggested.
I wonder if anyone out there is having lung trouble with their RA-would appreciater an insight into what it might entail.

Blessings to all.
Deb x

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  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Dibdab,

    So happy to hear your appointment went well and they are obviously being thorough too , which is what you want..
    Try not to worry too much about your results, easier said than done i know , but i am sure it will be dealt with accordingly..
    Let us know how you get on..
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    it great when some one listens can not help on lung thing was reading about it on site the otherday along with other things ra can affect val
    val
  • lalla
    lalla Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you had a positive consultant who listened , and we will be on call for pocket duty any time., Im sure you are emotionally drained so have a good sleep tonight (((())))) Take care Linda
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad you found the new consultant better. Its good that he listened is doing all the things you need to feel a bit better. Hope all the tests give a good result. Love Suexxx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Deb,
    Glad the appointment went wellish for you. I know it is like starting all over again but he will want to re-do all the tests himself and so it does take time.

    I hope you get the results soon. It is difficult not to worry but he has listened and hopefully a change of meds might be the answer.

    Hope you manage to sleep tonight and recover from your long day.

    Lv, I x

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