how often see rhumy nurse?

kezzo1
kezzo1 Member Posts: 171
edited 23. Feb 2009, 14:36 in Chat to our Helpline Team archive
how often should i see my ra nurse? havnt seen her since dec

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  • helpline_team
    helpline_team Posts: 3,949
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Kezzo,

    Many clinics tend to see patients at either 6months or 12months, that goes up if someone's arthritis is not well controlled.

    How well controlled is your arthritis? What are the results of your own blood tests? It's often helpful to find out what targets are being aimed for with your treatment - ie the exact numbers for ESR/ CRP so you can be empowered to monitor your own condition too.

    If you are aware that something is going badly, then that's the time to ring the rheumatology nurse and request an appointment.

    This is the kind of question to go through on our self-management courses. What part of the UK are you in?

    Guy

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