Well, tomorrow is the day that I get to see my new RD. I made an appointment with one on Jan 2, and he cancelled on me at the last minute and could have cared less that I needed to see someone, and that I had waited almost 6 weeks to see him. So, I got the number of another RD, who came highly recommended by a client with RA, and I'm going to see her tomorrow. I know that I won't have any real answers right away, but much more than what I have now (which is nothing, really). I know I have a pos. RF, and an elevated SED rate, but that is about it. So everyone, wish me luck. I have never been so excited to see a doctor ever in my life. I've waited sooo long to find out what is going on with me. I've traced all of my symptoms back to the summer of 2005, right after my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Since then, I've been kinda putting myself on the backburner. Dad passed in November, and my new years resolution was to get to a doctor. Well, it's finally here! And of all things, yesterday and today (so far) have been pretty good days for me. But usually, that doesn't last more than 2 days. Hopefully, if I'm feeling pretty good, she'll be able to figure things out by what I tell her and my labs tell her. My hubby is taking the day off to come with me too. He wants to make sure I'm being treated right. I don't have good luck with doctors. With your father looking over you and hubby by your side, things will go well.
OH goodluck! I see a new doc on april 1st. Waiting is hard! oy, but have faith! prayingMuch Good Luck!Thanks guys, and Bodak, that was sweet, thank you. I needed that. I miss my dad so much, he was always my rock that would bring me up when I'm down. And now he's not here. It's not the same without him. You just reminded me that he's still here with me. Sometimes I forget.
Good Luck Deb. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's a positive visit. Great !! Let us know how it goes. Good Luck!! I'll bet there are a lot of people who wouldn't understand why you're excited to be going to the RD and possibly getting a diagnosis you don't want to hear, but we totally get it. Not knowing is worse than knowing. When you know, you can act and when you act, you can often fix. It's so unsettling to know there's something wrong, but having no definite way to confirm it. You'll feel better regardless of what you learn because you'll have more control. Good luck. You're on your way to getting the answers that are going to be of benefit to you, one way or another. We're rooting for ya!!! Best of luck with the new doctor! My luck changed when I got a new doctor- hope the same for you! Thank you everyone. I'll post tomorrow about my appointment, if there is anything worth posting, LOL. Jesse, you hit the nail on the head!
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