beepboopsneepsnoop
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When I got my diagnosis, the gp requested repeat bloods.
I had to have 3 lots of bloods, 2 months apart for each to measure the rheumatoid factor.
At the same time, I got referred to a rheumatologist, which the waiting list alone for that was 6 months.
As you say, the doctor alone would not diagnose it. That's what the rheumatologist is for.
Before officially diagnosing it, they also sent me for both an xray and mri.
I also have to have repeat blood tests every 2 months with it continuously.
She got an apparent diagnosis very quick from just the GP!
When i saw this I had wondered if she would be diagnosed quicker if she went private?