think if i had found a rheumatologist early on or had a more hands on GP, might not have so many different doctors, but it is what it is. i have more than three doctors. my main doctors are:

GP, naturpath, physiatrist, chiro, rheumatologist, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, GYN.

have a eye doc, dermatologist, and podiatrist, but don't see them very often, only when those things flare.

i only see the endocrinologist and gastroenterologist every 6 months as those things are being managed well, but they'll see me more often if they are not.

and haven't needed the physiatrist as much since finding the chiro and rheumy. before that physiatrist and PT were my main maintenance doctors.

i've also needed an ortho at times and have found a good one. that's mostly when i've developed a severe tendon or ligament problem.

i think a good medical team is important. i could never do this alone. but that's me. think we all have different philosophies on this.


sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)