Originally Posted by
katwoman
Anywhoo I'm rambling, he asked if I had an appointment to see my local rheumy and I mentioned I had got a referral to an immunologist - he doesn't seem to think its worthwhile the trip and said because I'm already diagnosed he will just put me on treatment rheumy would and refer me back to local rheumy - just wondering what anyone else thoughts is on this
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Go anyway. You have nothing to lose. Make a list of all the questions that have been bugging you and take them with you. Tip: Prioritise them. The guy will probably be busy and his appointment slot may not allow for the full list to be answered. Make a note of your treatment regime/drugs and see what he thinks (he'll ask you what meds you're on anyway). Let the Immunologist decide for himself if he needs to see you or if he needs to refer you.
Another tip: it might seem silly, but prepare something for when/if he asks you how you've been feeling. My mind usually goes blank and I say "oh...fine thanks" even though I may have just come off a dose of pig flu
Question: Did you need to get a referral for the appointment? You'd better check if you aren't sure. I have to have one for my Immunologist.
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Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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