Ask any questions you have about the visit and the recommended treatments.
By the end of this first visit, your new rheumatologist will know a lot about you and your condition -- and you will have a new, valuable partner on your health care team.
- It's natural to wonder about things like: How long will it take for me to start to feel better?
- What can I do to sleep through the night?
- I don’t like to take medicine. What are my other options?
- Will I have to take rheumatoid arthritis drugs for the rest of my life?
- Where can I find resources to help me learn more about living with the disease?
- How can I find a support group?