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Hard Time Getting an Appointment with a Rheumatologist
Precious Folks, My Endocrinologist wants me to see a Rheumatologist due to my inflammation.
My previous Rheumatologist doesn't take my Medicare plan. In
searching for ones that will, I am getting turned down due to
having Fibromyaliga.
Has anyone else ever heard of this? This is new to me. My last
Rheumatologist did not have a problem with taking me on as
a patient.
I know that Fibromyalgia is hard to treat, but, other things tend
to go along with it such as Thyroid Disease, Osteoarthritis and
Autoimmune Diseases.
Your thoughts please.
Blessings & Prayers to All.....
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Best of luck to you. I was referred to a Rheumatologist by my neurologist and it still took me 9 months to get in! The neurologist ordered as many blood tests in advance as he could, anticipating what she would want to see, such as ANA....inflamatory labs, etc. As I was having symptoms, I tried to find a rheumatologist who would see me earlier....but, oh my..... couldn't find one who could. In fact, some large hospitals no longer had any rheumatologists! Whole dept closed down multiple places. I had to check for places over 200 miles away! It was crazy! And, I don't have fibromyalgia. So, I waited and saw Duke Rheumatology. I don't understand why they are screening you before you seeing you, though Can you ask your Endo to help you out?
celia16, There is a shortage of Rheumatologists in this area. I have to have a referral to see one. The Endo
that referred me put Fibromyalia and my other issues on the form that was sent. I was turned down twice in
two different cities!
Fibromyalgia is hard to treat and can be time consuming for doctors along with any other issues. I understand
that. Its just strange it was not an issue before.
I'm sorry you had to drive 200 miles to see a Rheumatologist. Were you happy with the doctor you saw?
Praying you get good lasting results. God Bless You!