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04-07-2015, 01:08 PM | #1 | |||
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I have seen my primary and neuro. What are the benefits of seeing a rheumatologist?
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04-07-2015, 02:23 PM | #2 | |||
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A rheumatologist can help identify and treat any underlining autoimmmune conditions causing your neuropathy. Of course, they also treat rheumatic disease like rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
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04-07-2015, 02:49 PM | #3 | ||
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This is a good question. So the rheumatologist is the specialist for autoimmune disorders?
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04-07-2015, 03:15 PM | #4 | |||
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04-07-2015, 04:13 PM | #5 | |||
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04-07-2015, 08:55 PM | #6 | |||
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Thanks I guess I should find one. Anyone know of a good one in NYC/NJ?
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04-07-2015, 09:14 PM | #7 | |||
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If there is any thought of your neuropathy being autoimmune based, you might ask your neuro for a recommendation for a rheumatologist...this way maybe they will work together better in coordination of care for you.
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04-07-2015, 09:16 PM | #8 | |||
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Yeah good idea. After doing some more research, there's also Immunologists. Too many doctors!
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04-08-2015, 02:27 AM | #9 | ||
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Theres a difference, Rheumatologists are MDs, dealing with patients with the disease. Immunologist in USA are PHD who are also called DOCTORS/professors. or master degree holders. they are heavily involved in reasearch. while MD are not.
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04-08-2015, 02:46 AM | #10 | |||
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http://www.aaaai.org/about-the-aaaai...ed-skills.aspx Hence there are medical doctors who are certified immunologists and treat patients in a clinical setting.
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