Hi Bilko,
Tho I'm likely prejudiced in my opinion of my Rheumy, I find it doubtful that he could be classed as an "average jobbing" one. He is currently 'Chief of Staff' for a large T.O. area hospital, and even back in '83, was able to dx me on my 1st visit, prior to B27+ test result. When I asked why other Rheumies fail so miserably to make a proper dx for many, he was surprised saying it's really not hard. He says when someone relatively young presents with back/hip pain, AS should be one of the very 1st things considered. How many "average jobbing" Rheumies do you know of with that level of competence? He does keep up with current research and has in involved me in a study attempting to project how many Canadians with AS will likely be in need of one of the new biologics in future.
"If you look... you'll find ...the results have now been replicated, in some 18 other countries."
Have you read any of these 18 studies? These are what I am looking for. Would any/all of these be available over the internet for me to read? Any info would be very much appreciated!
Thanks for your input!
mig
