When I was seeing a rheumatologist, I don't any more, I went every 6 months.

I agree. Is there any chance you can ask for appointments? Take your questions with you? Just a thought. If dr isn’t checking your joints at appointments, I would consider changing to someone who does. (If that is possible.) Well, just my thoughts. Prayers for good days!

Thank you Pamela. I’m definitely doing the labs every 3 months but to your point I was thinking my doctor would want to physically look at me more than once a year. 🤷‍♀️

My Rheumatologist has me do labs and come in every 3 months. He and my primary are keeping a close eye on my liver function. The great thing is that while my last RA markers were good, my fingers have begun to deform. That started the discussion of changing meds. Dr. L told me this is why he likes to see patients as well as labs. Sometimes our bodies tell a different story. He always checks my hands, shoulders, knees and feet.