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Cxld 1st appt w/ rheum. after 3 mo wait as lost job and insurance, now 5 mo wait for only local rheum taking medicaid. weaker, short/breath. any ideas?

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Dr. Neal Birnbaum answered

Try urgent care: See your pcp or go to urgent care. If they feel you have a needing immediate rheumatologic care, ask them to telephone the rheumatologist and explain the need for a quicker appointment. It's unclear from your question if your symptoms are due to a rheumatologic illness.

Dr Werner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/24/2016

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A member asked:

Cxld 1st appt w/ rheum. after 3 mo wait as lost job and insurance, now 5 mo wait for only local rheum taking medicaid. weaker, short/breath. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neal Birnbaum answered

Dr Werner and 2 doctors agreed

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