Saw the rheumy dr today
#241804 - 01/26/06 01:18 PM
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michele
Reged: 06/02/03
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Loc: southeastern michigan
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He did officially give me a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. He is starting me on plaquenil and is doubling the dose of the Zanaflex. He was much nicer today than the last time, I guess he was just having a bad day last time I saw him. We even talked about our dogs! He is having me take one placquenil a day for 6 weeks and then I'll see him again and if I'm tolerating it well, he will double it. He said it may take several months to actually start feeling better but at least I feel like I'm making progress now!
I started the antibiotics last night for the urea-plasma bacteria thing and of course have some major D today!  Aw well, I brought some baby wipes to work with me! 
While I was at the rheumy office, I dropped Harley off and he got his first doggie hair trim! He go a bath and nails clipped and smells so yummy and is all fluffy!! The groomer just kept saying what an amazing dog he was, how well behaved he was and if I ever had to give him up and I was like no way, he's my baby! I was so lucky to find such the perfect dog for me! 
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Sorry that rheumatoid is the diagnosis, but know that it can be helped a great deal these days! Sounds like you are truly making progress! Keep us posted!
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Good stuff!
#241818 - 01/26/06 01:35 PM
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melitami
Reged: 02/23/04
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Loc: Ewing, NJ, USA (IBS-D, Vegetarian)
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Well, not so good on the RA diagnosis and the D from the antibiotics, but glad to hear that the doc was a better than last time and that things are doing a bit better!
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The RA diagnosis does stink but to be honest, at this point, I'm just glad to have someone tell me whats wrong and why I hurt so bad!! Its like I hate to be sick but I'm glad someone is finally acknowledging it, does that make sense?
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I'm glad you were able to finally at least get ONE diagnosis, and hopefully start feeling better soon!
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Hey Michele..
My mom is actually undergoing testing right now for what they beleive to be rheumetiod arthritis and/or lupus. ugh.. I'm pretty upset about it, especially bc I don't know much about either diagnosis.. especially since last year she had to have a full hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer. poor mom. Anyways.. I hope the diagnoses helps you get some better care, and that the problem is rectified soon!
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And there are lots of treatment options out there for RA.
Yay for Harley!  Aren't fur babies fab?
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I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Either diagnoses isn't great news but they can be treated and managed although it sounds like she has already been through enough. Hugs!
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I at least feel like I'm making progress and feel a little more "validated" if you will. Who knows, maybe these treatments will help me carry a baby in the future but right now, its all about me and getting myself healthy!
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Yep! He wanted to do the placquenil because it can be taken when pregnant so if I decide in 6 months to try again, I won't have to stop it!
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