Rheumatology appointment at last!

[marionofnorwich]

After suffering a massive flare/reboot of PMR in April following a bout of Covid and two years after my initial diagnosis, having tapered from 15mg to 4mg I requested a referral to a rheumatologist. I also posted for the first time on this forum and was informed that in Norwich we have a very good consultant, Max Yates, who specialises in PMR.. I am glad to say that I have now got an appointment with him on 5 September.

It was helpful to know to ask for him specifically, thank you those that noticed that I live in Norwich. I am back on 9.5 mg having tapered up to 10mg. Still got stiff leg muscles but feel that at last I am stabilising enough to start tapering all over again.

I will let you know how I get on

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Good luck…

[marionofnorwich]

Thank you. Any tips?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to marionofnorwich]

Never had a caring Rheumy!… but just make a few notes of things you want to cover with him.But from what I’ve read about him, I’m sure he’ll ask you all the right things anyway. Hope so.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Hope he lives up to our recommendations - can't imagine he won't though.

[MrsNails]

There’s a Post in FAQ’s on how to make the most of your Appointment - l’ll link it for you…..

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

Also, it’s worth making a list of Bullet Points about things you want to ask. Don’t go in with an A4 piece of paper - l worked in Outpatients l know the impact that has on a Doctor but being prepared & having dates to hand us very useful also…..

[Longtimer]

Well done, he is my Rheumy....you won't be disappointed.....you can ask him anything, and pretty sure you will get a good examination.....as I have said on here before, his mantra is communication........if you think you might forget.....write things down.Looking forward to how you get on.....

[Sharitone]

Excellent!So envious....🤢