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Lupus Forums › General & Support › My Rheumy is moving away!
07/11/2011 07:50 PM
laurawest
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Unsure Ugh! He's the only one here! Can anybody recommend a Rheumy in Texas? Just getting started - love my doc and he moves!??! Bummer! I'm heading for my beach trip tomorrow! Going to get out in the sun and pray for the best! Say a prayer for me and my beautiful spots - would ya? LOL!
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07/11/2011 08:47 PM  Top
Pandora74
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Oh that stinks! Well did your rheumy seel his practice? Sometimes when they leave they have another physician lined up to take care of their patients. I don't live in TX but I hope you find someone you can develop a good rapport with. Good luck on your trip. Don't forget your sunscreen.

April

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When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on-Anonymous

07/12/2011 01:51 AM  Top
hawakeita
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Oh man, I can't imagine this happening. I'm feeling for you. Hopefully members who live in TX have some recommendations for you, or he has left you in good hands, I think docs usually do. Hang in there.
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07/12/2011 04:48 AM  Top
ncgirl
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Hoping that your Dr. has lined up a replacement or that there is one in a neighboring city that he/she could recommend. I know you must hate the thought of starting over with a new Dr. though. Hang in there and hugs to you!
Lupus has taken much from me but as long as my heart still beats, it has not taken everything!

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07/12/2011 01:07 PM  Top
Bunnyhugger75
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It would be terrible to have to find a new rheumy! So sorry you are going through this. Hopefully there will be some members from Texas chime in. I'm way far away on the West Coast. Make sure you use LOTS of sunscreen and wear a hat, sit in the shade!!

Best of Luck,

Amy

Diagnosed with Lupus in 2002. 36 yr old On: Plaquenil 2x a day, Cellcept 500mg 2x a day,Lasix 40mg 1xday, Prednisone 9 mg, Folic Acid 1mg, Vit D, Prilosec, Effexor 50mg 2x a day, Ativan 4 mg a day, DHEA, Methadone 2xday, Dilaudid 4mg, compazine, Imitrex, Doxepin,phenegran all as needed (prn).

Other diseases: Adrenal Insufficiency, Endometriosis, Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Raynauds, Sjogrens, chronic anemia, costochondritis, fibromyalgia.

07/13/2011 03:15 PM  Top
Luvmysoldier
 
Posts: 122
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where in Texas?

07/18/2011 07:23 PM  Top
laurawest
laurawest
 
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Thanks everyone! My doc said I could just follow him - 3 hours away. There are no others here at all. O well!

We just got back tonight from the beach. I wore a TON of sunscreen every moment. I did get some sun, but not too much. So far, so good! Thank you all for the responses! You guys are wonderful!

07/18/2011 09:54 PM  Top
Bunnyhugger75
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Glad to here you are doing well and able to keep the same doctor! I hope you had a great time at the beach. Nice to hear from you!

Take Care,

Amy

Diagnosed with Lupus in 2002. 36 yr old On: Plaquenil 2x a day, Cellcept 500mg 2x a day,Lasix 40mg 1xday, Prednisone 9 mg, Folic Acid 1mg, Vit D, Prilosec, Effexor 50mg 2x a day, Ativan 4 mg a day, DHEA, Methadone 2xday, Dilaudid 4mg, compazine, Imitrex, Doxepin,phenegran all as needed (prn).

Other diseases: Adrenal Insufficiency, Endometriosis, Crohn's Disease, Gastritis, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Raynauds, Sjogrens, chronic anemia, costochondritis, fibromyalgia.

07/19/2011 10:58 AM  Top
Luvmysoldier
 
Posts: 122
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Laura,

Did you get the information on the rheumy I use.

07/19/2011 11:16 AM  Top
zizzcat
 
Posts: 515
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Glad to hear you can keep the same rheumy, even if it is a bit of a distance.

Take care

Hope


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