I frequent the Mayo website often, wishing I could be see there. I have found every icky Dr for gastro possible. I for some reason, reading Mayo Newsletters have gained a hopeful trust in what I read about Mayo treatments. They seem so thorough. Thank you for asking.

I wanted to mention that I have an appointment with a rheumatologist next month. I've waited 3 months. My ANA returned elevated or however, I believe something new has joined my crohne's. I have a lot of pain in my wrists, hands, feet, ankles and it now seems to be in the meaty parts of arms and legs. I'm fretting over getting sub-par car and being given medication that pleases the docs. I was reading rheumatoid arthritis, MS, are 2 bad ones. I discount the lupus because of lack of facial rash. Maybe the ANA doesn't mean anything. But the pain is very real, keeps me from doing things, even around home. Any believer's? Prayers, please. Thank you, XO