Rheumatology

A quick note about my rheumatology appointment. The Dr doesn't know what is causing my joint pain. She does not think it is RA, Lupus, or Lyme disease. She did some more blood work and everything came back normal. She said it could be a virus and in that case it should go away on it's own. In the mean time I am left feeling frustrated and like the drs are doing nothing to try to figure it out. I know it is good that she doesn't think it is one of those bad diseases, but it is frustrating to have undiagnosed pain. I am noticing an increase in heat and swelling in my joints, usually in the evenings. The swelling is mild but definitely there. One strange thing is that it is mostly on the right side of my body. (i.e., my right hand, wrist,and ankle is visibly inflamed and my elbow, knee and toes on that side are painful). But I do have pain on the left side too and occasional swelling in a joint on that side. I am once again taking Advil around the clock, with Tylenol when it's especially bad. It helps but I still have pain everyday. So I guess it is a wait and see. Dr. Baker wants to see me back in 2 months, though I am feeling annoyed with her assessment and wondering what she will do for me (It is a 50$ co-pay just to see her). I may look into seeing a homeopathic physician, depending on what our insurance covers.