Hey Tracy...
Another Tracey here...and I'm likely a neighbour. I see a Rheumy in Markham but I live equidistant to Newmarket or Markham. I have many similarities in pain mapping to you and my Rheumy, while he can't confirm AS, has not yet ruled AS out. He will only confirm that I have an Auto Immune/Rheumatoid Arthritis at this time. I am B27 negative, but Doc has assured me that does not prove against AS, and there is no fusion showing on MRI's as of yet. He says that could just prove we are early in the disease.
Currently has me on Sulfasalazine and Surgam with regular blood tests and visits to keep up on things.
I have left SI pain and stiffness, shoulder pain, right heel pain (recurring Plantar Faciitis), sporadic lumbar and thoracic spine pain, frequent neck pain, and when flares are particularly bad all my other joints (hands, feet, elbows, knees) join in.
As the folks here have said, you have the right to know your test results so ask or get copies. If you are not comfortable with the relationship you have with your Rheumy find another. I know it seems like it will just add to an already long drawn out process, but rest assured, nothing will happen fast anyway, and it will only serve you better to have a Dr. you can work with.
It's frustrating, because it requires a ton of trial and error. It has almost driven me and my husband crazy. It seems like they should be able to get to the bottom of it more quickly, but I have learned that if they are investigating, and trying things they are at least working toward the goal. It requires a lot of patience, but you should at least feel confident in your Doctor's efforts.
In the meantime, this is a great place to find information, ideas, answers, guidance or to just vent.
I hope you'll find some help with pain management as you clearly have a busy, active lifestyle to get on with.
The folks here are the best. Read on...you'll get some great advice.
Welcome. Feel better soon.
Tracey

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