Rheumy here we come!!

pinkbritishstars
pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
edited 23. Nov 2011, 16:27 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all

I have finally been able to see a rheumy! After having had IA, OA and now RA I am finally able to see him/her.

Does it sound weird to say that I'm excited about seeing him/her? I really want to start the correct treatment.

xx

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  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Pink,
    You do not sound weird, i am excited about getting my app through to see my new one to. Like you just want to be on right meds and no what it is im living with. At mo its like having a squatter and not being able to get rid. :lol:

    Hope all goes well for ya.xx
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    DIdn't realise you have RA CJ? x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck, I hope you get on well with them. DD

    PS Please excuse my ignorance but what is IA?
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Inflammatory arthritis
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Who knows what i have one min P.A, O.A, Fibro, Dont know, so lets see what new reumy will suggest :lol:
    Do know feel like a guinea pig wading through treacle though.
    Clare xxeyeore-1.jpg
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah, I suspect you may lose one diagnosis in that case, I hope the rheumatologist agrees it's RA as they are usually the ones to diagnose it. Inflammatory is the term used when nothing more specific can be attributed to what's happening (but I am sure you know that already from reading the forum). I was an IA for some time until the PA was definitively diagnosed, so now I only have the two. I wish you well. DD

    PS Clare? I wish there was an emoticon for that image! :smile:
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Pinkbritishstars.

    So glad you will have a rheumatology appt at last because the inflammatory arthritis's really do need proper diagnosis and management. And I completely understand your excitement about the prospect of getting some proper help. Really hope your appointment comes through soon.

    Tillyxxx
  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Tilly - me too x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Know it doesn't sound odd to get excited...this is what we all want from the NHS a proper diagnosis...it really does help when you know what you are up against
    I will be thinking about you, and dont forget your list of questions
    Love
    Barbara
  • Star2001
    Star2001 Member Posts: 96
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just wanted to say that I hope you won't have to wait too long for your appointment. In the meantime I hope you feel better very soon x

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