well, i always say they treat me like a 12 year old, so i guess i'm doing 7 years better than you grin2

but seriously, i know.

i started taking my husband to doctors appointments a year or two ago, they are more careful with what they say, but it doesn't really change the outcome of anything.

but must add, some are great though: physiatrist, podiatrist, endocrinologist. if only they were all like this.

i've debated the changing doctors thing. have been trying to do so as far as a GP is concerned but all the ones that are recommended are not taking new patients so i keep trying.

and the rheumy, sometimes you have to work for a doctor for a while so they can see what is going on, but a year later, and i think we may have hit the end of what he is willing to do for me....but first will have him send my packet off to NIH....then will decide.

fine balance between "doctor shopping" and knowing when to move on....

go with your gut



sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)