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@zara2021 Oh, my goodness, you have had a rough few years. And the worst was the rude reaction of the rheumatologist! How unprofessional. I am so sorry you were treated that way. But, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I certainly hope that some of the members on Connect will be able to help.
Since you live in Arizona, you might want to call the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix and ask for a recommendation of a rheumatologist in your area or go to this website and use the ‘locate a doctor in your area’
http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Will you please let me know what you learn?
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If I have an internist who will not send me to an rheumatologist or an endriconlogist for my hashimotos.. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET MORE INFO ON MY JOINTS AND PMR
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@zara2021, @becsbuddy, and all...Wow, what a rough time you're having. I think that rheumatologist is real jerk, and many of us have known doctors who couldn't handle the inability to help a patient, to diagnose and put together your symptoms. I, however, have been going to Mayo Clinic in Florida for several years and don't recognize the description from your past doc; not my experience at all.
I am now seeing a wonderful rheumatologist who diagnosed vasculitis, long overlooked by several doctors. I have other autoimmune diseases and don't want this one, but don't have a choice. He's treating me carefully, no plasma infusions yet, but considering the length of time I've probably had these issues, that's the next step when I have another flare.
I highly recommend Mayo Clinic especially for illnesses like your description. Most of my Mayo doctors think independently, out of the box, and only do the tests that are needed. I've had lots of tests, but not overdone. They lead the doctors in the right direction and them to the base issue; That's generally what was lacking in the medical community.
Keep trying to find the right doctor. Mayo Clinic may have an opening for you, especially after the first of the year, if that's your decision. You've been through too much to not get the help you need. You are your best advocate. Keep it up.
Blessings, elizabeth