I have a Rheumatologist, pain management, cardiologist, optometrist, orthopedic, PCP. Hope you are all doing well in this journey with RA. Judy

Colleen I also mainly see my Rheumatologist and trust his directives. I used to see my family doctor also but he never ordered tests, Xrays or really seemed to hear anything. My RA doc tells me which specialist to see and I call my GP to give me a referral. It seems convoluted sometimes. But with RA, the specialist seems to know what RA is capable of doing to us. Also, what the meds may be affecting.
It's important to have a good RA specialist who we can trust and rely on through everything.

Like the article says, we will also probably need an Ophthalmologist, gastro specialist, dermatologist, hand and foot specialist, Pysical therapist, and maybe a pain management specialist. It all depends where the RA decides to rip into us. We're special.

Hi there, I have a Rheumatologist and a Nurse Practitioner see to my health needs

Hi Colleen,

I mainly see my Rheumatologist. When my Rheumatologist isn't available which lately has been often, I see my Primary doctor. Rheumatology now has an NP which I have found very helpful. She has access to my doctor, more so than I have.