Brief Answer:
Triad of neurophysician,
rheumatologist and physiotherapist
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam!
If you have been diagnosed and treated for rheumatoid for 15 years, I am sure it was rheumatoid. They might have rushed a little though. Labs for ANA, Anti CCP, rheumatoid factors, radiographs, MR scans, Joint aspirations and a lot of follow ups are required before finally categorizing a patient as active rheumatoid. And as they said it comes normal in 20 percent of cases they are right about that too. And also medications which you might have used put remissions too. Your
ESR and CRP are raised and it is not just because of Rheumatoid. They raise in many conditions.
Now you asked about change of specialty; I would say stick to rheumatologist. You still got 12 more auto immune conditions to care for and no one better than rheumatologist knows how to manage them. And for your neurological symptoms like
numbness and spasm you can always ask opinions from neurophysicians. In addition some
physiotherapy sessions monthly they would help too.
So follow the triad of Rheumatologist, Neurophysicians and physiotherapists and you will be in safe hands.
I wish you very god luck and take some good care of yourself.
If you have any more queries please feel free to ask,i would be glad to help, Otherwise kindly close the discussion and rate the answer as per your experience.
Regards
Dr Khan
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports.
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