I went for my follow up today and to get my lab results. My labs checked out okay---no liver prob. with the MTX. My doc did add plaquenil because he thinks that I may have topped out on MTX at 12.5 mg. due to side effects. He did increase my folic acid to 2.8 mg (2800mcg) per day. He also wrote me a script for Lunesta for sleep and to have a sleep study done. And then he also wants me to go for OT on my right hand, since it gives me more trouble than any other area. I feel pretty good about the appt. He is really a nice guy and I feel very fortunate to have found him. He already had me schedule my follow-up in 2 mos and follow up labs at that time. He said that after the first of the year he will repeat x-rays, MRI, and bone density tests. So, I think it went well and I feel satisfied with the visit. I may just have to put him in a crate and fed-ex him out to some of ya'll!I like hearing about other people's appointments. It is good to
have a point of reference. I go to mine on the 25th. I am
interested to see her now that I can walk and move! Last time she
saw me I looked like a little old lady and now I am completely
normal.
I am glad you are happy with your doctor. I think feeling good
about your treatment and your physician is a very important part of
your wellness.
Glad yout app't went well, Crunchy. Hopefully the addition of the plaquenil will help.Sounds like things went well crunchy. It's good that you are so tuned into what tests should be done. I'm sure your nursing background comes in handy. Good luck with the OT.Great report!!!!!!!! Good rheumys are hard to find and he definitely sounds like a keeper. Hugs and good vibes. Glad to hear your appt went well. That always is a relief. Let me know how Lunesta works for you. My rheumy gave me sonata and it would make me sleep 3 or4 hrs then I would be tossing the rest of the night. I don't have trouble falling asleep but staying asleep is a problem. I had to take flexeril for 4 or 5 days last week and I slept pretty good and didn't feel too bad. I didn't take anything last nite and I tossed all nite. OH WELLGlad to hear about your good report! What a
blessing to have a great doctor.
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