Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Well, I didn't make the news but this appointment made me certain I'm doing the right thing changing Rheumys. He just will not communicate with me. Please know I have a long history of dealing with Drs and this is the first time I have experienced this. I mentioned not having reports and wanting them, he brushed that off. 2 months ago he said the Humira wasn't working and thought we should try something else, I was in agreement then. Yesterday, repeat "the Humira isn't working". DUH!!!! He is changing me to Enbril now we have to wait for insurance approval. He could have set this in motion at my LAST appointment. And of course, good ol Prednisone (I AM glad I have it and not going out of my mind with pain) pretty much that was our meeting.
The other thing is I have very limited choices of rheumy's here. BUT the one I will be seeing in July has recommendations from bigger cities so I'm hoping for great things!!!
The other thing is I have very limited choices of rheumy's here. BUT the one I will be seeing in July has recommendations from bigger cities so I'm hoping for great things!!!
Autoimmune problems are just so hard on your body and the medications are pretty serious stuff. If things don't go well or you and you end up not feeling very good, you want someone in your corner who will help you out.
Communication and trust really need to be part of the equation because so much is unknown about AI problems and you don't want a wimpy MD when the insurance companies are causing problems.
If you are getting the feeling that your relationship with your Rheumy isn't clicking, trust your instincts.
Be well,
TheWino