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| The picture doesn't have anything to do with the post, it just makes me smile to see Grayson! |
Back at the end of March when I was diagnosed with vasculitis, I was referred by the treating nephrologist (kidney doctor) to a rheumatologist. I wasn't crazy about the guy he recommended, so I found another one that I liked, and made an appointment. The soonest I could get in was May 16th. I looked forward to that appointment with great eagerness, because, while the nephrologist could treat me for my failing kidneys, the rheumatologist could prescribe the best treatment for the actual vasculitis condition. BUT!!! On May 11th, I got a call from the doc's office with whom I had the appointment for the 16th, telling me he was cancelling all new patient appointments and moving them out to early July. JULY!!!!!! After making calls to several other rheumatologists, I found that the news from them was even worse: either they didn't take my insurance, or they were now booking out to the end of July. In desperation, I called the original referral, and he squeezed me in for today, a blessing.
While I can't say I''m thrilled with the doctor, I am greatly relieved that I am now on a course that will get me the drug I need to treat the vasculitis.
That drug is an IV infusion, given once a week for 4 hours over 4 weeks (at least that is what I gathered from my visit today). If it can knock down this condition, one month of nastiness is a small price to pay.
Here's hoping that my upcoming blood work shows that my kidneys are continuing to improve, and that my anemia is receding! I see an RV trip in my future.....
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