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<blockquote data-quote="SearchingForRainbows" data-source="post: 238381" data-attributes="member: 3388"><p>Susie,</p><p></p><p>My first reaction is to take Jessie to your rheumy since you have an appointment in a month. Since you already have a good relationship with your doctor, you'll feel comfortable bringing Jessie there. However, I think Daisylover has a good point - A pedi rhuemy might be more up to date on juvenile arthritis and the various treatments for it - It could be possible that the disease presents differently in kids and is treated slightly differently. </p><p></p><p>I think I remember you mentioning that you don't need referrals to see specialists. If this is the case, I would take Jessie to see your rheumy next month. At the same time, I would have Jessie's pedi send all the necessary tests, etc. to the pedi rheumy practice and have Jessie put on the waiting list there.</p><p></p><p>in my humble opinion, as long as you don't need referrals, it can't hurt to have a pedi rheumy and your rheumy both examine Jessie. After hearing what each of them has to say, you would be able to make an informed decision on which doctor you want to follow Jessie.</p><p></p><p>I hope this response makes sense - My mind is a bit "fuzzy" now! </p><p></p><p>As always, I'm thinking positive thoughts and keeping you and Jessie in my prayers... WFEN</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SearchingForRainbows, post: 238381, member: 3388"] Susie, My first reaction is to take Jessie to your rheumy since you have an appointment in a month. Since you already have a good relationship with your doctor, you'll feel comfortable bringing Jessie there. However, I think Daisylover has a good point - A pedi rhuemy might be more up to date on juvenile arthritis and the various treatments for it - It could be possible that the disease presents differently in kids and is treated slightly differently. I think I remember you mentioning that you don't need referrals to see specialists. If this is the case, I would take Jessie to see your rheumy next month. At the same time, I would have Jessie's pedi send all the necessary tests, etc. to the pedi rheumy practice and have Jessie put on the waiting list there. in my humble opinion, as long as you don't need referrals, it can't hurt to have a pedi rheumy and your rheumy both examine Jessie. After hearing what each of them has to say, you would be able to make an informed decision on which doctor you want to follow Jessie. I hope this response makes sense - My mind is a bit "fuzzy" now! As always, I'm thinking positive thoughts and keeping you and Jessie in my prayers... WFEN [/QUOTE]
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