Quix~
Well I had my rheumie appointment. He said" Your bloodwork was very interesting. There is nothing indicative of lupus or any other auto immune problem. There is however some inflammation. What joint bothers you the most??" I told him that my shoulder was the usual culprit. As it is the most common site of problems. My hip causes the most significant problems though as I can not bear weight when it is flaring. But anyway. He said "we're gonna give you a shot into the joint." I asked him if it hurt, as I have never received a injection of this nature, and he said, "It won't hurt me." He said that I had osteoarthritis and when I questioned him about this being the cause of the dibilitating fatigue, he said, he didn't think it was. He stated that it may be related to the anemia. I asked what would have caused it before the anemia was diagnosed and he kinda just rubbed his head with no response. So, then what has he done to help me???...............Nothing. I left that office in a great deal of discomfort. He took a baseline x-ray of the shoulder and said if it bothered me to call, otherwise see him again in 6 months. He wants to repeat the bloodwork and see what's going on. I don't have the numbers. I went through such hell at the receptionist desk regarding my referral, due to the unprofessionalism of my PCP's staff, I didn't think to ask for copies of anything. Honestly Quix, I am getting thoroughly discouraged and losing hope. My faith in the healthcare field is dwindling, to say the least. Just wanted to let you know the outcome, as I said that I would. I have the VEP on Monday morning and at my last neuro visit, they decided to do SEP studies (upper and lower extemities) also on Monday. I am going to have all of the labs, done at the rheumie appointment, repeated at the Cleveland Clinic, as my neuro ordered them also and then some. The aformentioned sleep study will be done sometime in the future. The neuro and his nurse are on vacation. Thank you Quix for your time and expertise regarding all of this. it is greatly appreciated.
Thank you~~Cindi