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I was dx with pmr last December and then RA A FEW months later . I’ve been on prednisone since and am trying to taper off but can’t get lower then 7 mg. He is now starting methotrexate. My question to you all is does your Rheumatogist ever do a physical exam like check heart, lungs joints.. My Rheumatogist only asks me questions every month draws labs and prescribes meds. Wondering if this is same for everyone? My right leg was so swollen and painful after my last vaccination and he didn’t even care to check it? Was thinking of switching to another MD
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Which Mayo Clinic? in Jacksonville?
@dubecates You seem to have several autoimmune diseases that you’re juggling. And now you’re not pleased with the current doctor. I would like to think that a doctor would do a physical exam. Otherwise, how would they know if there are any changes! This doctor might be relying on your PCP to check things like a swollen leg. I know my neurologist told me that she only treats my brain and everything else i should report to my PCP. I would suggest that you ask the rheumatologist how he/she practices. Will you do that and let me know the answer?
Does this doctor treat ALL of your autoimmune diseases? Other than this one incident, are you pleased with the care?
Not really sure. Still in pain
@dubecates you will notice that I have moved your post into another recent post on the same topic of PMR and RA so that you may also connect with @kmb181 to compare notes and experiences.
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My Rheumatologist does a physical exam at every appointment, heart, lungs, joints, and checks my strength in upper and lower body, which he rates on a scale of 1 to 5. 5 being very good body strength. I also was seen by a rheumatologist at Mayo Clinic who did the same. Having a good care team is so important! 🙏 Kathryn