I guess what I really meant to say was I think it's good to always talk with your rheumatologist about the lesser symptoms. Also, be open to the idea that some of what you notice may be nothing after all. I have some random lesser symptoms sometimes that don't linger for very long and I always tell my doctor about them but that doesn't necessary turn into anything noteworthy in the long run.
If you feel like your rheumatologist isn't taking important things seriously, then it's a whole different story. I think autoimmune patients have an interesting relationship with their main providers because we really need to participate in our own care in ways other patients aren't required to. For me, it took some getting used to. It wasn't so much that I had to get used to taking note of my symptoms as I had to learn how to communicate with my rheumatologist. If trust his/her medical advice, it may just be that the two of you are still learning to work together.
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