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ladybug44r

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Posted 6/23/2007 2:27 PM (GMT 0)

A rhemy dr. if your regular dr. says you need one?

Veronica

bhkhhh

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Posted 6/23/2007 4:37 PM (GMT 0)

Ladybug, you need to check with your insurance co. I have had some insurance where you have to be refered. My current insurance I can schedule appts with a specialist myself. If your dr wants you to see one he should have offered to schedule you an appt with a good reputable one. Maybe he just got caught up in his work. I would call his office & speak to his nurse, they should be able to help you out.

PattyLatty

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Posted 6/23/2007 7:06 PM (GMT 0)

Veronica, I missed the other part of your post, but it sounds like you're trying to get an appointment with a rheumy. Whether or not your insurance requires a referral, it is sometimes better to try to get a referral anyway. It's been my experience that specialists are sometimes hard to get into and if you have a referral from your own doctor you'll get an appointment sooner. Good luck finding one.

ladybug44r

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Posted 6/23/2007 7:29 PM (GMT 0)

I don't have insurance so I pay out of pocket.

Veronica

mom46

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Posted 6/23/2007 10:05 PM (GMT 0)

I agree a referral will help you get in to see a specialist sooner. Good luck and let us know what you decide and when you get an appt. Take care. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Babs

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