I went back to my SUCKY old RD, yesterday. I got there at 1:05pm and did not get out until 3:45!! I sat in the waiting room for over an hour then got called back for a room and sat in the room for over an hour and only saw the RD for 10 mins tops, BUT he was not in the room the whole 10 mins, he was in and out.
While sitting in the waiting room, I decided to write a list of things that need to be addressed. I had at least 8 of them. When I got called back I gave them to the nurse when she asked if I had any complaints.
My RD only addressed 3 of them and then did much of nothing for them. He is going to let me taper off the pred and gave me a schedule on how to taper. He was not really sure why I wanted to be off the pred, as now I will only be on Humira. I also asked for something for the swelling that I will be having while tapering off the pred and he gave me Naproxen 500mg take 2 times a day.
He made me move my neck around in weird positions. And gave me refills.
The rest of the stuff on my list was not really addressed.
DUDE is getting OLD! I need a new RD. I knew this when I went back to him. But in July I might be able to change RD's.
He is sending me to get bone density scan, next Thursday, not sure what that has to do with my complaints on my list.
I sat there at the RD's office waiting to see him for 2 hours and 35 mins!! I think I should not have to pay my co-pay!!
I also asked about my lack of blood work and he said I am not on meds that would require me to have blood work. I am guessing he means MTX and arava. Who knows. Not me.
Sorry your appointment went so bad but maybe the bone scan wil be better. I wondered why we hadnt seen you around.Hows the painting going?Prednisone sets you up for osteoporosis, so a bone density test is ALWAYS a good thing, even if you are young.
I think you should have your bone density checked. Why Pred use and your broken elbow. If your bone density is low it can be treated.
Now be good Joonie make a date for the scan.
Also make a date for with a new Rhuemy. The doc should have taken the time to go through your list.
You might be ok on just humira but I don't really think so. Just because MTX and Arava were bad news doesn't mean to stop trying to find a 2nd dmard.
I hope the Naproxen proves to be a great nsaid for you. They can really help with pain stiffness and swelling.
Yeah, I know I need a bone density scan, but what does that have to do with my list of things that need to be addressed? I asked to be took off pred, so why would he now what a bone density scan?
Here is my list of complaints that I wanted to be addressed:
Want to get off prednisone. Does not feel like it is helping.
Need anti-inflammatory for swelling and inflammation.
Need something more for pain. IBU is not helping.
Feet and toes been hurting more when on, standing, or walking any length of time.
Toes and feet turn a purple tint/color when they hurt really bad.
Shoulder blades feel like on fire.
Need refills.
Had to be off Humira for a month because of bladder infection. Have had 4 bladder infections since Sept. '06.
Hear fluid swishing sound in my neck when I move it.
Shooting stabbing pains in my ribs. Sometimes in the front and sometimes in the back.
Need something for tense neck and shoulder muscles. Neck get stiff after a few mins of no movement.
That is all of my list and not much was talked about. And just think those were the problems I could think of while sitting there for over an hour. I have more, but man... they probably would have not been addressed either.
Joonie,
Fire him!!!!!!!! Seriously, that is way too long to sit in the dr's office waiting on a visit. I'm lucky, I generally get right in. (sorry to rub it in)
Hey, they probably don't do the bloodwork because you aren't on MTX. I think that is the only reason they do bloodwork on me. Hang in there. Is there anyone else you can go to?
Phats
One more thing.....for all you peeps who like to crawl up my butt....Joonies post was a VENT, Willwin's post was a rage. See above post by Joonie, that is venting. There is a difference
Phats I don't mind waiting if I get more than 10 minutes with the doctor. Lately it's been like 20 minutes, but then she's draining my knee. Find a younger doctor!
Obeee kaybee...wow that is quite the list and a very good list. The bone scan is very important because you have been on the pred for so long. That really needs to be looked it whether you are tapering off of it or not. So make the appt. or I will ummm I dunno....send my chatterbox to you to nag you to do it. LOL. Ok, you got the anti inflammatory with having the naproxen. Good thoughts on that one wanting something while you taper off. I am not wondering the shoulder blades feeling on fire and the neck/shoulder muscle thing and the neck stiff thing aren't all tied together somehow or another. When was the last time you were examined for FM? Pains in your ribs..maybe costo??? The bladder infections...you gotta go back to the urologist!!!! When is your appt. again in July? I can't remember. I have a hard time keeping my own doc appts. straight lol. Bleargh. Save that list and take it with you to the new rd please!!!!! My Pee pee dr appt is May 29th @ 9:45am My Bone density scan appt is May 29th @ 1:30pm Now just have to find someone to watch my kids while I am gone half the day, and hubby is at work, and MIL is as work. Yeah not easy to go to appts where old people get annoyed by kids LOL
I am so proud of you!!! There was a time that I had to practically threaten you to make make appts!!! YAY!!!! Your pee-pee doctor lol. U R O L O G I S T LOL!!! Eh. Who cares about the old people getting annoyed by kids. Bring stuff for them to do. I used to tell the girls it was reading time when I had to bring them to doc appts. with me. I read to them when they were little and now they bring their own books when they go with me. We brought our colors and coloring books too. No, I think my kids have ADHD, so they do not know how to stay still nor quiet. SO... need someone to watch them. Not taking them with me. OH Helll NOOOOOOOO!! Anyways, it does not matter if I bring the kids or not, I would still have to sit out there forever. That is one of the main reasons I stopped going to him about 5 years ago, because I would be sitting in the waiting room for over an hour with a 2 year old!! Oh, the RD I am going to try to get in with in July, is a female from India. A couple of people have recommeded her. SO, going to see if she is that good. She is over an hour away in driving time and my hubby would have to take off for everytime I go to see her. SO that is why not in such a big rush to change RD's -- kinda like the closer to home and less missing work for hubby thing right now.
I would have walked out.
Yea joonie i think you need a new dr as well....Find a cute one that way the wait will be worth it
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