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First visit to Rheumatologist.

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tony09890
tony09890

I saw the Rheumatologist today for the first time.   After an exhaustive consult for an hour I was told I didn't have PMR; rather, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.   He gave me a script for Methatrexate and folic acid. along with a pathology request for a battery of tests and an a request for an Xray of my hands.   I should feel better somehow knowing it's not PMR, but I don't, I don't think RA is any improvement, I still can't use my hands or arms and won't be able to for along time - reading between the lines!

I'm just so dam sick of all this, nearing the end of my tether!

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    tony09890

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    Yep, that's what I said Constance and I would like to wish you the same thought.
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