Had a great doctor visit

Colleens · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:48 pm Post subject: Had a great doctor visit

Hi everyone,
I posted before asking if anyone had any ideas on what to expect on first Lupus rheumy appt. Well, I have gone to that appt. and I really really like the doctor!!! She is knowledgeable and she spent 45 minutes with me and made sure all my questions were answered. Took me down to 15mg pred for the itching and wants to put me on plaquenil by next visit (Dec.). She is so much more than I expected. I have had so many BAD doctors it is so good to have one who knows what she is doing, and is compassionate about it!!!!
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Dx this year SLE but because of past symptoms and testing I think I've had it 15 years!Dx 1990 Fibromyalgia, depression, OA, migraines, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel synd. both feet.Heart surg '97 for bicuspid aortic valve w/regurg. hi cholestrol.

Saysusie · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:49 am Post subject:

Hi Coleens Laughing

I am truly happy to hear that you finally found a doctor who listens to you and takes the time to explain things and who is knowledgeable!! Sometimes, that is the biggest hurdle for us to overcome!!

Congratulations!
Saysusie

Jodi · Not So Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2005 Posts: 6 Location: NJ

Colleens,

I'm so glad to hear the appointment went well! Having a rheumatologist that soeaks to you plainly and with respect is a blessing. The Plaquenil is a miracle drug - and is well tolerated (at least for me). I haven't had any side effects! I wish the same luck for you:)

Jodi

honeyshell69 · Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 10:43 am Post subject:

Im truly so happy you found a doc u like, im still wishing for one. thanks for the hope.. Very Happy

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hatlady · Tiger Joined: 16 Oct 2004 Posts: 810 Location: Illinois

There are good docs out there - and so glad you found one! It can make such a huge differnce!