I think most doctors don't care. What can get a little bit annoying is when there's clearly nothing relevant to said specialty going on and they keep seeking multiple opinions. It'd be hard for TWO rheumatologists to miss both RA & Lupus, considering these are probably the most bread and butter diseases they see (other than fibromyalgia). But feel free to try a third (technically 6th opinion). You should go to an academic center if you have not.
Do doctors take offense to their patients going to a different practice/not believing the diagnosis?Demographic Info: 24F, 54, 120lbs, white, ~1 year duration, location of pain is basically the joints in my hands, feet, ankle, wrists, knees, and elbows. Non-smoker.Hi all. Sorry if this isnt allowed, Im new here. Ive been to quite a few doctors in the past 10 months (1 Orthopedic, 2 Rheumatologist, 2 Primary Physicians) for the same issues (joint pain primarily, with some secondary concerns). I believe I have an autoimmune disease and suspect its rheumatoid arthritis, but now Im suspecting lupus after my most recent rheumatologist visit. They all have told me (besides the one primary care physician) that it is not rheumatology related, but they have also all either given me either no answer on what it could be or an answer without any real evaluation. The disease/disorder that they say it could be also doesnt match my symptoms at all.Im really at a loss right now, because I want to believe that they have my best interest at heart, but for me to believe a diagnosis, either the symptoms have to match or there needs to be some kind of test result that indicates something.If I go to a new practice that is two hours away, would that look bad? I want answers, but the practices near me cant provide answers using quantifiable/visual data.