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Which Specialist To Consult For Lupus, Am Obese And Have Knee Prosthesis?
Good Evening, My name is Debbie and my mother 67 yrs old was just diagnosed with Lupus. She is severely obese and has two knee prothesis. She lives with me during the winter and is now wanting to go to Philadelphia where she lives and "get her affairs in order'. I told her that she is in shock and that we need to find a specialist in Philadelphia to help her manage her pain. I haven't been happy with her care up north and finally convinced her to see a physician here in Florida where the diagnosis was made.She wants to see her orthopedic surgeon, I suggest a Rheumatologist or a specialist in Lupus...What would be your estimated Plan of Action? Many thanks Debbie
Wed, 19 Mar 2014
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A rheumatologist would be the better option. These are the specialists who deal with autoimmune diseases like lupus.
He or she would also perform additional testing to determine if there are any complications of the lupus.
There are different ways that you can locate a rheumatologist. (1) your gp or local hospital may be able to refer you
(2)web pages such as zocdoc.com. healthgrades.com, webmd physician directory or american medical association doctor finder
I hope this helps
A rheumatologist would be the better option. These are the specialists who deal with autoimmune diseases like lupus.
He or she would also perform additional testing to determine if there are any complications of the lupus.
There are different ways that you can locate a rheumatologist. (1) your gp or local hospital may be able to refer you
(2)web pages such as zocdoc.com. healthgrades.com, webmd physician directory or american medical association doctor finder
I hope this helps
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