Question:
Stephanie, Just a thought, or maybe you’ve already done this… 
, Call your rheumy’s office and ask to be notified if any cancellation happens before April 22. Tell the scheduler that you are really in pain and need to see the doc ASAP. Might help, can’t hurt! Nancy F. < chinan…@msn.com > Cats, Chorus, Computers & Care Stephanie wrote in message <7d33mc$mt…@news.ipa.net>…
<<SNIP>> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Can’t wait to see the rheumy on the 22nd of April, wish >it didn’t take so long to get in. My regular doctor just isn’t enough on >some occasions, he has no clue. Well, just wanted to vent. Its hard to be >so young, but to feel so old. Ya Know?
Response:
Your complaints of chest pain and edema make me think of potential heart involvement. Have you considered going to the ER? Also, call your rheumy’s office and ask to speak to one of the nurse’s. Tell her what is going on and emphasize the edema. Try sleeping in a sitting or semi-sitting position. Do you feel shor of breath? If so, get to the ER right away. Please, feel free to E-mail me at any time, whether just to vent or if you have a question. I am NOT a doctor but have plenty of experience with Lupus so I do understand. Bail
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