Your First Rheumatology Appointment, What to Expect

Your First Rheumatology Appointment, What to Expect | Dr. Micah Yu

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During your Rheumatologist appointment, be open regarding your health concerns,
symptoms, and any medical history. Your Rheumatologist will listen, asks relevant questions,
and conduct a thorough examination if needed. This may involve checking vital signs,
examining specific areas of concern, and reviewing any available medical records or test results. After that, your Rheumatologist will provide a diagnosis, explains the condition,
and offers a medical plan for treatment, management, or further tests if necessary.
Don't forget to ask questions, seek clarification, and discuss any worries that you might have.
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Part 1: What to expect during your appointment with a Rheumatologist?
1:40 What are your main symptoms?
4:30 Your medical history and Physical Exam
7:17 Your Diagnosis, Labs and Medication Plan
8:08 Part 2: How do you prepare for a Rheumatologist Appointment?
8:18 Create a Timeline of your Medical History and Labs
11:06 Be honest with your Medications

Пікірлер: 33

@pammiestewart1419 7 ай бұрын

Dr YU.ONLY THIS SIDE OF HRAVEN WILL YOU SEE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR SO MANY OF US. YOUR LIFE HAS BEEN A GIFT TO US.

@MYAutoimmuneMD 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@seanflynn00 15 күн бұрын

Thank you. I have my first visit on Thursday.

@MYAutoimmuneMD 15 күн бұрын

Good luck!

@semharberhane7032 4 күн бұрын

Great advice very helpful. I have my first appointment and I be ready for it.

@MYAutoimmuneMD 3 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mamat792 4 ай бұрын

Have you seen RA displayed as severe pain behind the knees? Possible pain in other areas (biceps, groin, hamstrings).

@user-kk9zf4fx9t 9 ай бұрын

Very Helpful thanks. I go to mine Monday

@MYAutoimmuneMD 7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@RichArtLove 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Truly Useful!

@MYAutoimmuneMD 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@tsage8408 7 ай бұрын

What does one do when they have serious pain and their first Rheumatology appointment is 3 weeks away? Do you just keep going to the ER for pain meds?

@Jess-wi3re Ай бұрын

First visit today.

@user-de7lh7ii2c 5 ай бұрын

thank you for all the information will be very helpful for my first visit

@MYAutoimmuneMD 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@AmandaMolly 12 күн бұрын

I have my first appointment tomorrow, nervous that the doctor won't want to help

@michellesmoments 7 күн бұрын

I have the same concern. It's so unfortunate that we as patients have to be nervous about receiving the right care.

@MYAutoimmuneMD 3 күн бұрын

you can do it! thanks for watching!

@philipjorgearaya 8 ай бұрын

Thank you doc.. very helpful!

@philipjorgearaya 8 ай бұрын

Due to my gout symptoms, I am thinking of visiting a rheumatologist but I am having second thoughts... your video inspires me specially that you mentioned you yourself experienced gout during your early years....

@MYAutoimmuneMD 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MorrisHarris-ly6wq Ай бұрын

How can I visit your office?? Is there a contact number????

@neatpaws 4 ай бұрын

👍

@jesseroyer2133 3 ай бұрын

How would you disentangle symptoms for someone who has cerebral palsy but symptoms of MS. Same question with CP and EDS.....I'm concerned everything will be chalked up to my spastic diplegic CP as the culprit. Heading toy appointment tomorrow morn. Great channel and bedside manner Subscribed ✅

@cameliavera Ай бұрын

Are they going to help me eliminate RA or just prescribe anti inflammatory drugs and pain meds? That was my purpose for watching the video. Maybe answer in next video.

@SachindwivediDwivedi-zw3gl 10 ай бұрын

Sir , i have both knee swelling and pain during walking rhematologist recommend anticcp is 5.4 then mri of right knee acl sparin amd grade 2 medial meniscus tear , what should i do

@Errigola 3 ай бұрын

Sir My wife is having right hand ankle swollen. I did full body checkup, nothing in report. But they suggested consult RA. swollen leg is having no pian and it's just felt heavy to her. Recently she had a pain in right hand fingers. What was it. Please suggest where to go.

@nancys2839 10 ай бұрын

Are pseudogout symptoms similar to RA? Thanks

@MYAutoimmuneMD 10 ай бұрын

Can be confused but usually RA affects more joints than psuedogout

@tiffanywalker713 4 ай бұрын

So, I wish I had seen this before my first appt - with my first Rheum-... it is a lesson in knowing your doctor is a POS. and of course a layer of sexism. I had no physical exam. he rushed through my whole appt. , writing me off -like my GP did before finally allowing a Rheum referral- because part of my bldwrk looked pretty good... it didn't matter ANYTHING that I was listing as symptoms. it was allllll written off. and he only did the final ACCP and other standard labs to humor me... AND AGAIN- never a physical exam. thing took. 25 min.