Well, my rheumy wasn't any better. I never went back (never got a 2nd opinion either). He diagnosed me with fibro and gave me elavil and that was that.
I think you should go for a 2nd dx. ESP since you have swelling. And NO DOC EVER should tell us we are just depressed!!!!!! SOOO MAD!!!!
My urologist told me that my IC pain can cause depression. Not ALL Docs are bad...
I am SOOOOOOOOO sorry you just went through this! It makes me mad and sad...
E-mail me if you like...I'm here for you!
Sending you hugs, and lots of love....
Ruchie
P.S. Sorry if this made no sense. Major brain fog atm. Please just know I'm here for you and I care!! *hugs*