Well I finally got in to see a Rheumatologist after a 2 month wait. I asked the " how many Wegs have you treated " question and he said a few - so I'm a bit underwhelmed. Started the Prednisone and Methex last week and all the joint pain is gone and the energy level has skyrocketed. Back to him in six weeks for some labs. I have the Duke dept of Rheumatology referral line on my speed dial if after 6 weeks I'm still not impressed with the MD. I'm surprised that with 2 university settings within a stone's throw ( UVA and VCU) of Richmond no one stands out as a champ. If anyone has gone to Duke and has a MD contact please send it on . I did learn the main Wegs MD at Duke is retiring soon and not taking new patients. May have to do the hike to Hopkins.
BHunter