I am at least slightly dismayed with the results of the appointment and with subsequent "testing" thus far.

We are not sure if the Enbrel is working well enough. We will re-evaluate in 1 month.
X-rays were ordered. My knee is most painful, actually excruciating. I have only a twinge of pain now and then in my hip now. My rheumy was in a rare mood and would not listen to me. She'd written for several views of one hip. She wrote for one pelvic view. She wrote for a limited view of my knee. (Again, my knee pain is excruciating 24/7.)

Initial results: Severe deterioration of hip joint. Some deterioration of opposite hip, of both SI joints and other regions of pelvis. Severe deterioration in low lumbar area.
knee: Deterioration to some degree. Radiologist notes that only the one hip was focused upon enough for a thorough examination. He is unable to accurately assess the degree of deterioration in other joints without additional x-rays. Further evaluations needed. Surgical consults should follow.

I am disappointed in the findings, while also being disappointed in the fact that my knee, which screams with severe pain, 24/7 was not more fully evaluated.

My rheumy is away for a month. I will schedule with Ortho. That is currently a month's wait. I will need to see 2 different doctors; a hip doc and a knee doc..
I am hoping I can at least get medication injected into my knee while waiting.

Thank you, all, for you support and love!