My long-awaited appointment with the Rheumy is two days away. I've gotten copies of all my relevant medical records and have written down my list of symptoms.

After having lesions on my nose all year (I call it my Dalmatian nose because it's spotted ), I was afraid I'd be going to the Rheumy with picture-perfect skin. But, a couple of new lesions are popping up today, so it looks as if I'll have something to show him after all.

So do any of you have any suggestions you can give me for my first appointment, other than to put my foot down and demand a biopsy?