Re: update
#272629 - 07/05/06 01:37 PM
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lj
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I agree! This was a disaster! I also agree that you should see some one else. If you really hated him, no reason to go back. I say, find another rheumy. Just have your results transferred to the new doctor.
Laura
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Re: update
#272790 - 07/06/06 11:23 AM
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jen1013
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What?! This guy's a doctor?! I wouldn't trust him to go over the bloodwork accurately! I suggest getting a second opinion, anyway, and taking your test results with you.
You know, I did get a little suspicious when I saw that his degree was from "SpecialistDegreesFast.com" ...
I have a follow-up with him on August 3. If all of the bloodwork looks OK (and I'll be sure to actually look at it myself) and I'm not getting worse, I'll probably wait before getting a second opinion. I'm having surgery for my endometriosis in early August and I'm also starting Synthroid, so I'm really hoping that between the two it'll clear up the majority of my symptoms.
Is that basically eleven symptoms when you talk about criteria? I read a whole bunch of lupus stuff last week but now it's leaking out of my brain.
I love the new picture! You look fantastic! 
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Re: update
#272793 - 07/06/06 11:37 AM
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jen1013
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Yeah, what's up with the majority of doctors sucking so much?? Don't you wish there was some kind of national registry of doctors where you could vote and put in comments? Okay, I know that these sites exist, but I think usually they cost money, and I'm too cheap to pay money to complain about bad doctors.
I Googled the doctor I went to and he graduated from med school in Iran in 1994. I wonder what health care is like in Iran? The med school's website's English is really horrible, which is a little scary, but then again, it's Iran, and you don't need to speak English to practice medicine.
Can you get a copy of the blood tests without actually asking for all of your records or being on the spot so they can photocopy the sheet? Can I just call them up and ask them if they'll mail me a copy of the results? What kind of blood tests did you have done? I mean, I know you said you don't know exact names, but in general what were they testing?
He didn't explain the swelling. I said it wasn't that bad, so maybe it's normal for people to get swelling? I never used to have swelling, though.
I'm just so confused! And I hate crappy doctors who make me feel even more confused. 
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Re: update
#272794 - 07/06/06 11:41 AM
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jen1013
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Yeah, I think if it seems like I'm going to need a rheumatologist, then I'll definitely go elsewhere. I'll have to wait to see what the bloodwork looks like. I'm still hoping it's my thyroid. At least then I won't have to watch any more weird medical videos.
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Re: update
#272799 - 07/06/06 12:43 PM
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I have "googled" all my doctors as well. I agree, I believe most of the sites that list complaints and such about doctors do cost money!
By law, in the United States, you are entitled to any or all of your medical files. They may require you to sign a release form but that can be done via fax if you have access to one. All the lab reports I've ever seen have been on a separate paper and it will show your result and what the "normal" range is supposed to be.
They retested my ANA (generally for Lupus), Thyroid, White blood cell counts, Sed Rate (measures amount of inflammation in your body) RA antibody and a few other things. I'm waiting for the list to be sent to me and I'll give you all the exacts as soon as I get it.
Its not normal to have swelling for no reason. Sure, women's feet will swell a bit from hormones and such but generally speaking, swelling is not normal and I would take pictures of the swelling to show the doctor next time you go. Especially if its a relatively new symptom!
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You know, I did get a little suspicious when I saw that his degree was from "SpecialistDegreesFast.com" ...
Are you SERIOUS?
Here's a link to those criteria: Rheumatoloist/Doctor's Criteria for Diagnosing Lupus .
My only resource for lupus right now is the lupus.org place. I read some books and websites, but they didn't make sense or they just seemed full of crap.
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I don't see you posting as often - and I almost missed this. Thanks for supporting my weight gain. Ha! (My doctor feels the same way and says she's never tried to help a person put on weight before.)
Anyway, great to hear from you. I hope you're doing well. Hey - did you ever get Ascending Peculiarity?
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Re: update
#273099 - 07/08/06 01:19 PM
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jen1013
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You know, I did get a little suspicious when I saw that his degree was from "SpecialistDegreesFast.com" ...
Are you SERIOUS?
No!! I was just kidding. I was trying to be funny. I've found that lately I don't seem to be doing a very good job of it. 
Thanks for the link! I guess I'll call the office next week and ask to have a copy of my results sent to me. I hope I can figure out what they mean so I know if I should dump the rheumy. 
P.S. Did you ever find that book to see if it was the one you were looking for? The one with the hermit and goats or something like that?
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Maria - Re: Sand!
#273111 - 07/08/06 02:46 PM
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Sand
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No, I'm not posting as much. I find I've said pretty much everything I have to say - often many, many, many times over.
As for weight, too bad we can't share - I could send you some of the weight I'd like to lose!
It turned out the library had Ascending Peculiarity, but for some reason I didn't read it when I figured that out and I had, of course, forgotten all about it - I'm glad you reminded me. It's gone on my library list. Now if I can just remember to take the list with me and check it once I'm at the library...
Drop me an email - my email address is in my profile. I'll send you a book report. 
Take care.
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