I've got a rheumatology appointment next week can anyone tell me what to expect? I have 3 other autoimmune diseases already and went to the GP a couple of months ago with fatigue and painful joints. The GP suspected rheumatoid arthritis and ran lots of blood tests that came back as negative for ra but positive anti nuclear antibody, positive ds DNA and positive something else that I can't remember (strongly implying lupus). I've had several rashes over the past few months and have taken photos to show to the rheumatologist.
Is there anything I should do to prepare for the appointment? I would love to get some treatment for my hands and wrists as I'm in so much pain when I move them. I'm really worried they'll not do anything to help.