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Hi all! My name is Brandy, 34 yrs old, Mom to 3, son age 10, daughter age 7, and new baby girl 5 months. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 7 yrs ago, SLE 3 yrs ago, along with herniated disc at L5, bilateral CTS and bursitis in my hip. Anyway, a few weeks ago I had a UTI, went on antibiotic and it cleared up. Went in for a follow up, and UA came back with white blood cells. I knw I had a rheumy appt in 2 days, so figured I should mention it to him. He felt it wasn't a big deal, not even to do a blood test or UA himself. He said he doesn't think it has anything to do with my lupus, as I have not had kidney involvement before. He said he would "watch it". He has not done bloodwork or UA since October, and my next appointment he scheduled for October! October! Exactly how well can he watch things if he doesn't see me for 4 months?? I also had complaint about my hip, told him I questioned if it could be avascular necrosis, he reluctantly, it seemed, ordered an Xray, but I came away feeling very disappointed with the visit. Was I right to be concerned about the white blood cells isue? Or does he know best and I was concerned for no reason? Just wondering... If anyone could give me their opinion, that would be great. Thanks so much!!
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