Re: UPDATE - positive test results, but no diagnosis (m)
03/09/06 09:56 AM
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lalala
Reged: 02/14/05
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Angela -
She didn't say much about the ANA test, other than it was positive and she couldn't remember enought about it to interpret it. So, I'll have to wait and see what the rheumy says about it.
It is a lot of tests, but I'm just glad they're finally listening to me and trying to figure out what's been going on with me. A little over a year ago, I went to see a doctor (my PCP's partner) to talk about these same problems. She gave me a rectal exam (even though my IBS was stable at the time and not an issue), made me do squats and push against her arms to check my muscle strength. She told me I was "really strong" and then told me to see a nutrionist and take a multi-vitamin! "I'm not going to give you antibiotics," she said. When I told her I didn't want any and that I didn't see how vitamins would help the joint and muscle pain, she said, "What do you want me to do for you?" Aargh! It still makes me angry. I let my doctor's office know I didn't like her and to not schedule me to see her when my regular PCP was out.
Sorry to go off about that, but it still bugs me!
You know, even though I'm confused right now, I feel hopeful. It's good to see that my doctor and rheumatologist are working together in order to help me. And neither one of them has even assumed that the pain and fatigue might have to do with depresssion.  I feel like they're really listening to me and respect me.
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