Rheumatologist in Sydney, Australia | Arthritis Information
Hi there, I'm just looking for some advice.
I've only seen a Rheumy once, and been told I have PsA. He made me have some more x-rays and blood tests, and put me on Celebrex and I'm also taking Panadol Osteo. Regarding the PsA, I'm 23, and my current medication reduces most pain. But some toes are still swollen and I can feel my finger starting to become stiffer and swollen, hoping to take something to avoid this getting worse. The Rheumy wanted me to see him again after reading up on possible drugs to take, he game me a list, and advised he would prescribe MTX at the next visit.
I was set to see him again, but he only works 9-5, and so do I (as of Monday, just starting a new job), but I also commute 2 hours to Sydney, so it's impossible to see him again.
Does anyone see a Rheumy in Syd, CBD (around Wynyard specifically)? Preferably one I could see in my lunch hour, but anything in would be easier and more manageable then the first Dr I saw.
Is there a site I could look up? I was hoping for people experiences and advice rather than just a list of names, but any help would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Dave
DLD2010-08-05 20:25:43So sorry for your problems, but glad MTX is on the agenda.
Do I understand correctly in that this rheumatologist is NOT close to where your new job is?
Assuming so, may I make a few suggestions? Call the rheumatologist's office and explain the situation. Ask if he would see you on a Saturday or Sunday. Or perhaps there is a night where he works late and does paperwork. And if those don't work, ask him for a referral near your job location.
Surely everyone knows how you have to put your best foot forward in a new job.
I wish you luck and hope you get on the MTX soon. It's been a lifesaver for me for 17 years.
In case you're wondering, I would definitely not let another type of physician prescribe MTX. You really do need the rheumatologist.
Cheers for the post Sam, I'm not to worried about the PsA, not much you can do besides try and relieve the symptoms, which from what I've read can be done fairly efficiently.
The Rheumy is close to where I live, but not near where I work. I called and asked for a referral (they didn't seem forthcoming when I asked about weekends etc), and the receptionist said they would talk to the Dr. I might just make a appointment with my GP and see if he could refer me, as the receptionist said the Rheumy might tell me to do that anyway.
I found 4 Sydney doctors on
http://www.rheumatology.org.au, where the Rheumy I saw said to look up drugs. 2 Seem to be close the where I work. One (Conrad Winer) seems to be an osteopath
video of him ?
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Christopher Browne
193 Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Areas Of Interest
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Back Pain
Adult Rheumatology
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Conrad Winer
502/25 Lime Street King Street Wharf Darling Harbour
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9262 3337
Fax : 02 9262 3337
Areas Of Interest
Teaching
Sports Medicine
Rehabilitation Medicine
Research
Chronic Pain
Medicolegal Practice
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Back Pain
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Does one seem more appropriate based on their interests?
Has anyone had any experience with either of these Dr's?
DLD2010-08-05 22:05:47Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of conditions and diseases affecting the joints, muscles, and bones. Clinicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists deal mainly with clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, certain autoimmune diseases, and the allied conditions of connective tissues. Essentially, they medically treat diseases, disorders, etc., that affect the musculoskeletal system. This includes many autoimmune diseases, as these conditions often cause rheumatic issues.
The term rheumatology originates from the Greek word rheuma, meaning "that which flows as a river or stream," and the suffix -ology, meaning "the study of."
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