What to Expect on Your First Rheumatology Appointment | Rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu

During your Rheumatologist appointment, be open regarding your health concerns, symptoms, and any medical history. Your Rheumatologist will listen, asks relevant questions, and conduct a thorough examination if needed. This may involve checking vital signs, examining specific areas of concern, and reviewing any available medical records or test results. After that, your Rheumatologist will provide a diagnosis, explains the condition, and offers a medical plan for treatment, management, or further tests if necessary. Don't forget to ask questions, seek clarification, and discuss any worries that you might have. Comment down your questions or topics you want me to discuss. Thank you! Subscribe to my newsletter through my website www.myautoimmunemd.com where I send out information on news on rheumatology, autoimmune disease, and integrative medicine! Social Media: If you like my content then you can follow me on IG:   / myautoimmunemd   FB:   / myautoimmunemd   Tiktok:   / myautoimmunemd   Website: www.myautoimmunemd.com Making Appointments: Make clinic appointment here: www.drlifestyle.org My clinic is located in Newport Beach, California. I see patients virtually throughout USA and worldwide: If you want to be a patient with an integrative rheumatology practice that I am a medical director for, please visit www.rheumission.com #rheumatologist #autoimmunedisease #integrativemedicine Support Group: Join my Public Facebook Support Group:   / myautoimmunemdsupportgroup   0:00 Introduction 0:40 Part 1: What to expect during your appointment with a Rheumatologist? 1:40 What are your main symptoms? 4:30 Your medical history and Physical Exam 7:17 Your Diagnosis, Labs and Medication Plan 8:08 Part 2: How do you prepare for a Rheumatologist Appointment? 8:18 Create a Timeline of your Medical History and Labs 11:06 Be honest with your Medications