Every time I see a rheumatologist they come up with something new. Last year, I was told I had gout. At least your rheumatologist removes something from the list before adding something new. My rheumatologist just keeps adding more things to my list of medical problems.

Raynaud's almost got on my list. Nothing happened after the referral to a vascular specialist. I saw a response from the vascular specialist directed to my rheumatologist. The note said something about my medical records were reviewed and in the context of autoimmune disorders the referral was declined. Other than my hands and fingers feeling very cold and my feet turning purple once in awhile, apparently it doesn't change my treatment. My understanding is that Raynaud's is a common symptom of many autoimmune conditions.

I used to get trigger fingers all the time. I had some released by an orthopedic doctor when I couldn't do it myself. Now that problem is called a "history of" trigger fingers.

I just had an MRI of my right knee because of the concern for a neuroma. The MRI report hasn't been released yet.

They already know about the extensive amounts of heterotopic ossification around my knee replacements, They say that was caused by inflammation and abnormal healing but it is best to leave the extra bone alone. The X-ray report said myositis ossificans was likely because the bone is also in my quadricep muscles.