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Date: 11.04.2014
From: mum

Subject: Had my first rumatology appointment

Hi all have been suffering what looks like rumatoid arthritis symptoms since my last pregnancy which I also suffered preclampsia in, any way after quite a few gp appointments and a long wait on appointment from referral I finally had my first rumatology appointment yesterday, and finally feel positive and on route to a conclusion, my rf was negative when gp did my bloods but my rumatologist said that I shouldn't read anything into that what so ever, she had people with very high rf and no symptoms and people almost crippled with negative rf any way will let you all know what was done for anyone on route to theirs.

She talked to me about how it started and it's progression she checked all my joints and sent me off for xrays on my feet and chest, saying that the ultra sound she was booking for me isn't as clear on feet, and I have read a chest xray can be standard, so will have the ultra sound when appointment comes through for hands and other joints, she also did a very wide spectrum of blood tests the lady takin my bloods said she hadn't taken that many test tubes from anyone in a long time.. ten. Will get all results from xrays bloods and ultra sound in 8 weeks but feel positive and will relax as much as possible till then,she was so professional and listened to me which I feel is the first time anyone truly has she also asked me about headaches which I suffer from alot now and urine out put which as been higher but both I hadn't atributed to my pain and stiffness, so hadn't thought to mention... here's hoping I finally get conclusive answers what ever they may be xxxx
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Date: 12.04.2014
From: Tara

Subject: Re: Had my first rumatology appointment

hi mum
it really sounds like they are taking great care of you
it s very reasuring to meet a consultant that will listen and take what u say into account its a pity more consultants are nt like that
hugs to you hun and i hope you feeling better about the future
Tara
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