What would you ask?

[Fluffontoast]

Hi, I've finally got my first rheumatologist appointment in 2 weeks after this suspected RA struck me from nowhere. I have some questions lined up, but wondering if there is anything you wished you'd asked with hindsight on your first visit?

[Kim-NRAS NRAS]

Hi there - all the best for your first rheumatology appointment. We have a useful video on the NRAS YouTube channel presented by a nurse specialist on how to get the most out of your first appointment, you can find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=sqvinVl...(Not working as expected?)

Also please do feel free to give our friendly NRAS Helpline team a call, or email, and they will be able to offer some guidance and tips. Free-phone [phone] (Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm) or email any time to [e-mail].

Hope this helps!

[Fluffontoast in reply to Kim-NRAS]

Thank you so much!

[Oshgosh]

be sure to take pen and paper.

[Creakywrists]

I found it really helpful to have a friend with me. There can be a lot to remember!

[hazelcats]

I forgot to ask some things at my appt and some questions I thought about a few hours later as well! I was able to contact the dept by e.all and a nurse answered them. Maybe ask if you could do the same? Sometimes we need time for the appt details to sink in

[JenniferW]

I wish that when the nurse mentioned in passing that my vitamin D was a bit low I'd said what do you mean by that? Do I need to take supplements?