Beatrix, every Forum Friend is sharing good advice…and do feel your angst. My only additional though is this…”be original…think out side of the western Medical paradigm of disease. Only because you know your body at different levels…those a CT scan do not image…and blood work can deceive. If you feel inflammation is a red flag in this situation…doctors treat that and see that with other eyes. Perhaps you yourself stepping back and reviewing what if anything is different in your physical lifestyle from months/year past…information to help your team of experts see the total picture. Medicine seems to work with set ranges (black & white) and the best doctors are the best because they work in real partnership with the patient…listening…considering…and applying all that involves the care of person.
The words “mild” to “severe” incite fear. Asking about “course of care” is a simple statement that makes you the active participant.
Best of luck with the upcoming appointment. Reach out as much as necessary….this group is gold.

Regina