Do you like your rhemie?

[here]

I noticed the post on the best doctors and thought it might be helpful to folks reading the boards if you posted your rhemie & where they were located if you liked them (experiences, et....)

Just a thought.

[fischer]

:flowers: My rheumy is in Clearwater, Florida, USA. B) Her name is Dr. Tatiana Nagibina and she is AWESOME!!!! :woohoo:

She is the third one I went to and she actually diagnosed me with Lupus, APLS, and Sjogrens. She listens to you and is very understanding. If anybody needs more information about her, email me!! :hehe:

God Bless and take care!

Heather :nurse: :wiggle:

[Shera384]

My rheumy is Dr Jarrett, at Pinderfields General Hospital, Wakefield , West Yorkshire.
Brilliant man, so patient & understanding. Know's his stuff.

Not sure it will help anybody though, I'm sure nobody lives close to me :(

[Anisah]

Dr. Janet Pope
Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario
St. Joseph's Health Care Center
London, Ontario
Canada

:thumbs:

[Janbad]

Dr Graham Hughes
Louise Coote Lupus Centre
St Thoms' Hospital
London

the most wonderful man I have ever met, dx me at first meeting (see lacy rashes) after many years of being fobbed of by private rheumys.

Jan B
Cheshire UK

[raggedyann1]

Jamie,

Excellent idea for a topic.

My rheumy is Dr. Daniel Wallace
Los Angeles, California, USA

You would never have any idea that he is a top rheumy when you go to his office.
Besides finally getting a complete diagnosis - SLE, Limited Scleroderma, RA, Raynauds and Fibromyalgia. He is also available by phone for his patients.

Karen

[Clare.T]

Dr AG Franks Jr MD

Specialist in the skin manifestations of connective tissue disease, triple certified internist, dermy and rheumy.

A wonderful doctor ~ caring courteous and knows his stuff !

60 Gramercy Park North
NYC NY 10010
# 212 475 2312
Private practice no insurances taken but also at NYUMC and another NYC Hospital i forget which
Edited to add that DR Wallace himself says that doctor availability is essential to the best care outcomes. Dr Franks is very accessible too I even have his beeper number although never used it and the few times I have called with a problem he has got back the same day and answers emails too.

Clare

[kalikrush]

I would have to agree about Mayo Clinic. I went to the one in Scottsdale. The rheumie there was EXTREMELY condescending and very rude. Only after he found out that my original doctor was none other than the very "esteemed" Dr. Daniel Wallace did he begin to change his tune but then it was really too late. We left there feeling very discouraged (and several thousand dollars poorer but at least our insurance paid for it)

Also, I would have to agree with one of the other posts about Dr. Wallace. I continued to see him even after we moved across the country and he was NEVER too busy to take a phone call.

I would recommend Dr. Wallace to ANYONE who needs a really good rheumatologist.

Gentle hugs,

Shelley

[Jenlynn]

Dr. Carla Myers, DO
2358 Lakeview Drive
Beavercreek, Ohio
937.429.0607

She is awesome and totally in tune with newest things in lupus land. She gives out hugs to her patients and she is available after hours too . Never had a bad time in her care, she is aggressive in treatment even if labs are not positive. In the beginning she told me I had Jenlynn's disease, which mimics lupus symptoms and she treated accordingly.

She is out of Grandview/Southview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

I highly recommend her and drive form Georgia to Ohio to see her.

Jenlynn :whisper:

[carrie]

Dr david d'cruz

st toms

he actually listens

[Pollyanna]

I love my rheumy! She was the 5th one I saw over 20 years and by far the best! She listens, is accessable, returns calls promptly, never condescending. Is it any surprise that she's a woman??? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

She is very good about coordination of care with my internist, gastro, neuro, optho, etc. which I have found to be problematic in the past. Her office is in Williamsburg, VA.

Great thread! Pollyanna
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[sandgoats]

Dr.Doug Smith
Riverside Hospial
Ottawa,Ontario,Canada

he is great and has a good support system with social workers
Has lupus clinic once and month and support group once a month
treats other ra on other days

[LWL2002]

Hi.....I also have a great rhuemy and gp. I would like to name them but ..........Im kind of nervous about doing so. They are both in the usa and the state of vermont! I am very satisfied with both! LWL

[Hadley]

I have seen 2 rheumy's I would highly recommend. The rheumy that dx'd me on my first visit to him was DR JOHN SERGENT at Vanderbilt University, Nashville,TN.

I currently see DR DENNIS PAYNE in Hickory, North Carolina.

They are both awesome docs, I have seen others who I wouldn't recommend also, but if anyone is in these areas these rheumy's are the best.

[birdie]

Dr D'Cruz

St Thomas Hospital London

as carrie said he listens, and gave me an almost instant dx. Can't praise the man enough.

birdie

[Bklynjas]

For any Ny'ers out there..

Dr. David Goddard
186 Joralemon St
Bklyn NY

718-858-3263

He's affiliated with LIC Hospital and Methodist

I actually moved upstate NY and travel into the city to see him.

[Lornie]

Hello,

My rhemy is Dr. [ name deleted ] in Leicester UK, and I think he's rubbish. I go to clinic every 6 mths. luckily I dont really have too many problems these days, but i get facial rash every summer and its blatently obvious but he'll just fob me off to my dermatologist who is brilliant, Dr. Graham-Brown and he will take action to help me.
I did ask one of my rhemy helpers about St. Thomas' but she said it would only really help if I was planning a pregnancy???

I havent been on the forum for ages, but is there a way of going down to St. Toms for an informal look around kinda thing?

[ Dr's name edited out because it's not fair to make unfavourable comments on the forum]
[ We suggest e-mail or PM fo specifics :) ]

[flowergarden]

In the Seattle area:

I have recently changed to Steven Overman, MD, MPH, FACR at Northwest Hospital Medical Center. He was hard to get in to see, but worth every minute of the wait.

My dermatologist here (Everett) is fantastic. Dieter Schmidt, MD (dermatology--Mohs surgeon). He consults with leading dermies in the country when necessary.

My family physician (also in Everett), W. Alex Mc Fadden, MD, is very good. I knew he would be when I saw him the first time and he said, "When I was looking through your chart last night..."

David Liao, MD, is my endocrinologist. He takes a lot of time and works hard to deal with my issues. He is easy to talk with and calls me back himself. He is in Everett, too.

[hattycat]

Dr. Cuadrado

Louise Coote Lupus Unit
St. Thomas' Hospital
London

She's great and actually has a plan for my treatment, unlike some of the other's I've been to. She is also very understanding and extremely helpful and supportive. Only bad thing is She's in London I'm in Cardiff, so I have to travel for 3 hours every 4-6 weeks, until my meds are sorted.

[a_girlnxtdoor]

Dr Elizabeth Curtis North Andover, MA USA

So far AWESOME

[songbird]

Dr Jed Morris
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

He diagnosed me in less than 6 months, is very caring and a great listener. Really went to bat for me when I was in the hospital, he is worth the very long office waits. Even other rheumies in the city say he is the best here. Also helped me in dx process by calling my attention to symptoms I was having that indicated lupus when I had no idea they had anything to do with it!

[S-J]

Hi

Ted Huskinsson dx me 8 years ago after 10 years of being very ill...he was my hero.
I now see Dr D Cruz at the Westminster Clinic and he is brilliant.

Best wishes
Sally

[Phantom23]

Dr. William Sibbitt, one of the best doctors around, known Internationally. Practices at UNM hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

[hurley]

Phantom,

Add Dr. Arthur Bankhurst to THAT list, also at UNMH.

I was supposed to see Dr. Sibbitt today, but was seen by Dr. Bankhurst instead.

He was AWESOME. So was the nurse!

:love:


Julie

[Allerian]

Dr. Eric Schned
Park Nicollet,
St. Louis Park, MN

And also when I'm at college:
Dr. Winston Sequira
Rheumatology Consultants,
Wheaton, IL

I've only been to Dr. Sequira once, but I really like Dr. Schned.

Julia

[jewel877]

YES!!

DR. DANIEL WALLACE

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA


:love: SUE

[pukeko]

Hi :wave:

I see Dr. Maqbool Sheriff in Nanaimo, BC, Canada and think he is a very very good doc !

Cheers
Pukeko :flowers:

[rwb200]

Doing a search on Ohio I found this post and liked it so I decided to bring it back up.
In Springfield Ohio
Intern - Dr. Umerani
Rhuemy - Dr. Ranginwala
Both are very good Doctors and work very well together to insure that the patient is treated for any problems that they have and they both keep you updated every step of the way.

[Clare.T]

I have been transferring my lupus care to the UK and was mighty impressed by the two doctors I have seen at St Thomas', Louise Coote Lupus Centre, Dr D Cruz and Dr Kaul.

They could not have been nicer or more thorough. Being a very "experienced patient" I have a lot to compare with.

By the way it isn't true that St Thomas' is only useful for Lupus Pregnancy.

I would advise anybody who isn't happy with their present doctors or who's seeking diagnosis or treatment options to see them.
I don't suppose other UK doctors are too pleased by the suggestion they aren't so good :lol:

Clare

[AnM]

Hey this is a good idea!

My rheumy- Dr. Daniel Wallace
Los Angeles, California USA

He is a Great doctor, listens, and always tries to get to the bottom of things- even if i may have things hard to figure out. :rolleyes:

Take care,
Alicia :coffee:

[Regina]

Hi :wave:

My rhumy is great so far, he is Dr Pattrick at North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester UK.

Gina xx :wave:

[specialk16]

I love mine,,,, and I think she loves me too.... :D

Dr. Margaret Wilkes
Boca Raton, Florida USA

[neytoynia]

I think I have a great Rheumy


Dr. Lawson, St. Francis Hospital
Greenville, South Carolina

[peonyprincess]

:love:

Dr. Dennis Ozment
Quincy, Illinois
at Quincy Medical Group


Not only does he listen, he is the one that calls you back when having problems. Also a must mention...........his nurse Michelle RN. So very nice and pleasant to talk to on the phone and just as nice in person!!!!

Nancy

[jamiecox76]

I love my dr. in Boise Idaho, patrick knibbe, so in tune with each individual, usually i tell my rheamy what to do and prescribe, but he is awsome
jamie cox
provo utah
:love:

[Sara2804]

I love my rheumy!!

Dr. Anca Askanase, New York University Medical Center, Center for Arthritis and Autoimmunity, NYC. And Clare, she is friends with Dr. Franks :)

She listens to me, never rushes me, answers all of my questions and always calls me back.

Sara

[tbunny1]

Dr. Michael Schiff
Denver Arthritis Clinic
Denver, Colorado, USA

Brilliant man! Very in touch with the latest research and involved with all the new treatments. Occasionally hard to get an appt. with, as he travels and lectures quite a bit, but always available by phone.

Tracy

[Michelle84]

I love her... :o :P

[oliviacaroline]

hello, my consultant is Dr Graham Hughes at St Thomas's London. He is an absolutely brilliant consultant, very understanding, extremely kind, only recently diagnosed with Sjogrens, sticky blood and now inflammatory bowel and he was extremely thorough, kind and informative. I feel i could recommend him as a consultant to anybody suffering from this horrible illness.

[Christine UK]

I have a wonderful local rheumy...who i wont name because he would not be happy !
and also dr de cruz and dr sangle at st toms style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/flowers.gif

[naz]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hyper.gif Hi all I recomend Dr Harrison at the cornerstone also based at North Manchester Genrall Hospital. I was disgnosed with in 3 months, she is nice and caring. Not only that if u are ill and she is concerned she will get someone to phone up and see how u r doing. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ok.gif

[jude mack]

Hey There

I can finally answer this question, I do like my new rheumy, she is very understanding and
doesn't look at me like I am wasting her time. I've only seen her once now, so hopefully things
don't change. Take Care Jude style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/flowers.gif

[Tylers Nana]

I like my rheumy. He takes the time to listen and seems to care. He isn't quick to dx but is treating me for lupus. He thinks it is lupus but is holding out on the actual dx. As long as he is treating me and it is working, I am happy! My dr. is Dr. Reich in Munster, Indiana. I have only been going to him for about 9 months but so far he is great!
Janice

[sam101360]

Dr. Allen Alberts
South Florida Rhumetology Consutants
Tamarac Florida

He is compassionate and understanding. He listens and treats me as part of the team, he asks questions!

He respects the fact that I have lupus even tho I am ANA negative.

Stephanie

[DaisyP]

I have two that I see at the Rheumatology dept in the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. They are superb, very understanding and respectful too. I didn't choose them, they came with the NHS package we all get in England but they're very good and that's what counts.

One of them has written quite a bit of stuff about SLE which regularly appears on websites so I know I'm dealing with a good 'un.

Daisy

[Samui]

Prof Kevin Davies
Sussex County Hospital
Brighton
UK

Gave me diagnosis within 10 minutes where other Drs had been p***ing about for a very long time and had therefore been complicit in the disease being do far progressed. He listens, is positive and treats you with respect.

[blueisis]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif My fabulous consultant is Dr D'Cruz at St Thomas, London and Ive also seen his Registrar, Dr Kaul. He took me into hospital 2 weeks ago to investigate the SLE and found I have sticky blood, leaky tricuspid valve, inflamatory bowel disease (results awaited with baited breath!). He is a VERY understanding compasionate sympathetic professional who really inspires confidence in the health service! As it has taken over 8 years to get a firm diagnosis (dx June 05 with SLE) I am eternally grateful to him for all his help. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif

[Sarah53]

Natali Balog
South Bend Clinic
South Bend, IN

She is young and has a great personality. Seems to really know her stuff. Was willing to put me on Rituxin. She has called me at home to see how I am doing. I know she cares. I am her first Lupus--Rituxin patient.

[Mame37]

Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Dr. S. Zeb
Fast Dx, talks to you on the phone, brings you in just to see if your complaint is rheumy related or not, very nice man, listens well, a little short on giving out information but a great dr.!

[MBarbee]

Hi,

This is a great topic and lots of help I am sure to those who are looking for a good rheumy. My doctor is Dr. Carolyn Pace in Tempe, Arizona. She is the first and only rheumatologist that I have gone to. She was very sympathetic and very on the ball the first time I saw her. She told me I definitely had Fibromyalgia with possible Lupus. Then did tons of tests. When I went back she diagnosed me with MCTD. Even though my last ANA was negative (I had two previous that were positive and a positive Anti-RNP) she still sticks with the diagnosis since I have so many symptoms.
She was the only doctor in my area that was recommended on WEBMD.com, so I thought that was pretty good.

Mary Ann in Mesa, Arizona

[leahb133]

Love mine too!
Dr Austin Corbett
Colorado Springs, CO

[pukeko]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif Hi,

I have had two great rheumys and one bad one. The two great ones are:

Dr. Susan Barr at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, AB Canada
Dr. Mabool Sheriff in Naniamo, BC Canada ( I see him now)

Pukeko style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/flowers.gif

[fabricqueen]

Hi! I'm from the Monterey California area (absolutely gorgeous country) yet I see a doctor up in San Francisco North Bay which is approximately 1-1/2 - 2 hours away. I have been with her for over 10 years and I would recommend her to anyone who needs a seriously capable, well educated, professional, caring, and understanding rheumy. She allows plenty of time for appointments, returns calls herself (for important necessary conversations), and I ALWAYS leave our appointment certain I have asked every question I needed to and received informative appropriate answers. Never once have I been rushed out the door; quite the opposite. She is concerned about my health (physically and emotionally) yet she is not "touchy feely" (which I appreciate) and EXPECTS me to partner with her in our treatment of my SLE. She is plain excellant. She is Dr. Elaine Lambert in Redwood City.

[morenews1]

Do you, guys, know anything about following doctors(it is in NY), i am not sure which one to make an appt. to...And one of them does not take any insurance, so i would like to know may be someone know that he is good....and pays attention, not rushes thru...i would really appreciate any input:

Dr. Harry Spiera-the one who does not take insurance

another doctor: Paula Rackoff.

[kameleon]

Hi

Do any of you have chronic depression linked in with your lupus?

I have recently been diagnosed with lupus, but what l found irritating was that the rhuematologist - from the moment l entered the clinic - believed that all of my symptoms were psychologically enduced and that l did not have lupus. Even when the test results came back confirming that l did he still finds it hard to admit that l do have lupus. On his referral letters he diagnosis my condition as;

Mild, undifferentiated connective tissue disease

which is so vague and does not state that l actually have lupus. I want to transfer to St Thomas's now but the thing is l really do not want to go through a similar experience again where doctors are jumping to conclusions and believing that my symptoms are psychologically enduced. I need thorough testing done because l have a lot of different symptoms.

So to conclude has anyone here with chronic depression and lupus found a good dr at St Thomas's who - despite knowing of your depression - will still listen and investigate all the symptoms you tell them about?

Look forward to your reply

Thanks!

[BEN BURTON]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Janbad @ May 6 2004, 07:49 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Dr Graham Hughes
Louise Coote Lupus Centre
St Thoms' Hospital
London

the most wonderful man I have ever met, dx me at first meeting (see lacy rashes) after many years of being fobbed of by private rheumys.

Jan B
Cheshire UK
[/b][/quote]

Hi Jan B,
e
Was wondering if you had contact information for Dr Graham Hughes, as i am in desperate need of a good lupus doctor! Am working away at the moment so a telaphone number or an e-mail would be brilliant
Many thanks

Kind regards

Ben

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(blueisis @ Nov 18 2005, 07:44 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wavey.gif My fabulous consultant is Dr D'Cruz at St Thomas, London and Ive also seen his Registrar, Dr Kaul. He took me into hospital 2 weeks ago to investigate the SLE and found I have sticky blood, leaky tricuspid valve, inflamatory bowel disease (results awaited with baited breath!). He is a VERY understanding compasionate sympathetic professional who really inspires confidence in the health service! As it has taken over 8 years to get a firm diagnosis (dx June 05 with SLE) I am eternally grateful to him for all his help. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif
[/b][/quote]


Hi blueisis,

Your consultant sounds wonderful! Was wondering if you could give me his contact details? E.g tel number or e-mail as im working away at the mo but would like to book an appointment asap so i can see him when im back!
Thankyou

Kind Regards

Ben

[Christine UK]

hi ben sorry to be the bearer of bad news but dr hughes as now retired from the nhs style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/aww.gif but he is private so if uw nat you could see hom tht way.
dr de cruz at st thomas is fantastic....you will need a gp referal i think style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Clare.T]

Ben

Dr Hughes isn't at St Thomas' any longer because he has retired from the NHS. However the top doctors from his team are still there.

If your lupus is confined to the skin you wouldn't normally go to an SLE Clinic. That might be an idea if you think you have signs of systemic disease but you haven't mentioned any, or if blood tests indicate systemic disease.

I'm going there rather than to St John's Skin Institute,( that's a part of St Thomas' Hospital which I am sure will work closely with the Lupus Unit), because I technically have enough criteria for systemic disease, and also I asked Dr Hughes when I met him at a conference if he thought I should go to the Skin Institute or the Lupus Unit and he advised the latter.

Usually people get referred when they have not had any satisfaction from the local services or in very complicated cases that the locals can't deal with. It could be a problem getting a referral outside your area's trust. You will probably have to have a very good case

You will need a GP's referral.

The other well known and reputable Lupus Centre in your area is Southampton.

Addresses and phone numbers can be found by googling.

Cheers

Clare

[helpanother]

I am in Maryland and my doctor is

Florin Niculescu
6190 Georgetown Blvd
Eldersburg MD
410/795-9700

This is very close to PA line so would also be convenient for people living in far south PA. He is VERY caring, very patient, quick to return calls.

He even made a trip with my MRA CD to the U of Maryland to view the 1,000 images one at a time with two neuro specialists!!! When I insisted on paying him for his time, he said "the best thing you can do for me is to get better"

Vickie

[lisade]

Wonderful Doc!!! He listens, he treats and lord yes he returns calls!!!

Dr. Edmund Lacour
Dothan Alabama

[julie666]

I LIVE IN PLYMOUTH (UK) AND THE RHEMIE'S DOWN HERE ARE AWFUL. THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE. ALL YOU GET TOLD IS TAKE YOUR PILL'S YOU'LL BE OK. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT DOESN'T WORK THAT WAY WHEN YOU HAVE A FLARE UP BUT THEY DON'T LISTEN. I ENDED UP IN HOSPITAL TWICE BECAUSE OF THAT ADVICE WITH SEVERE INFECTIONS.

[lupy lulu]

Hi Julie,

thanks for your post regarding rhemies in Plymouth , we have recently been talking about moving to Cornwall.... I think this would be the nearest Lupus care to us style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

Handy to know these things.

love lucy x

[lin]

i love my rheumy too,, one local in cheshire , and one in manchester,,,
they know there stuff.

i have no problems with them at all !!!Lin xxx style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[julie666]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lupy lulu @ Apr 3 2006, 02:44 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Hi Julie,

thanks for your post regarding rhemies in Plymouth , we have recently been talking about moving to Cornwall.... I think this would be the nearest Lupus care to us style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

Handy to know these things.

love lucy x
[/b][/quote]

hi lucy
thanks for your reply, cornwall has it's own rhemies so they may be different. they might be bad in plymouth because i keep getting told not much is known about lupus, and they don't seem to want to know about it. still i've got no choice and need to see them style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif

[jodipat]

Hi all,

I have a fantastic Rheumy in Birmingham England. Is Caroline Gordon and is based at City Hospital and Selly Oak. Apparently she has won awards for her work and Birmingham is going to become a centre of excellence for Lupus (you can sometime read about her in that arthritis monthly mag). The clinic is so full though - seems there are getting more and more of us out there!

Regards

Jodi

[LilliesPad]

Dr. Jeffrey Booth
McKay Dee Hospital Rheumatology Center
Ogden, UT

Great doc, very thorough and compassionate!


Lillie

[Leighbaby]

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[size=2]I have to drive 4 hours to see my Rhumy, well worth it he is grreat. He listens to my worries and helps me with my needs. If anyone is Looking in Ontario, Canada this doctor is well worth the visit.

Dr. Jerry Tenenbaum style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/jump.gif
Mount Sinai Hospital

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Leigh

[evep]

I see what every rhemmy shows up in my town.. I saw a Dr. De Bosset, he diagnosis me right away and told me it was not good but it is lupus and take these meds and see you in two months or when I get there again.. I live in a small town in Northern Ontario.

[Mixie]

Hi all,

I actually live in Cornwall and I have a great Rheumie (took 10 years to find!); he is always there for me and is very committed to my case. There are three consultant Rheumatologists (along with the usual registrars etc.) who cover the county. Of the two who are not my consultant one is very good and the other one well let's just say he is best avoided.

Hope that helps matters,

Mixie

[whyseesangel]

<span style="color:#33CCFF">Hei everybody,

I just thot i could share a lil here.. um, im from the philippines and it wasnt hard for me to find a rheumy, some general surgeon referred me to this rheumy i have now and im lucky enough to have my rheumy... There are only four of them here in CEBU, PHILIPPINES. I was lucky enough to be diagnosed early of SLE. After 3 days of being hospitalized and running couple of laboratory tests on me, he then diagnosed me of SLE...

Um, i love my rheumy because he is a funny person, i guess its just his nature to be sooo funny, plus he jokes about me bein fat! LOL! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif .. but anyway, im babblin again, so yea.. i love my rheumy.... </span>