I've had EXACTLY the same experience as you, earlier on this year, so I know just how you feel. It just amazes me how some rheumatologists behave towards their patients. Rightly or wrongly, I cant help feeling that if you were male, your consultation might have gone a different way...............?
AS may be hard to diagnose, but with your past history, it shouldnt be too hard! Obviously our rheumatologists must have trained together !!
Sadie
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