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Dr Deepak Jadon 2018-08-01 Person 5 5 0

Dr Jadon welcomed me into the consultation room and asked me about myself and family history, and how I was feeling. He was very understanding and said that he would like to have some more specific blood tests done and to have x-rays done. Dr Jadon asked about the medication I'm taking and if I feel it is helping, he than examined both my hands thoroughly and explained what he was feeling in my knuckles and joints. He made me feel very relaxed and reassured. He then examined my knees and feet whilst telling me that he will arrange a steroid injection to be given before I leave outpatients, this will give good pain relief over the next 4 - 6 weeks. During which time he will have my x-ray and blood results back. Dr Jadon explained I probably have osteo/rheumatoid arthritis, and these drugs are given, Sulfasalazine, Leflunomide and Methotrexate. He explained the first two have some unwanted side effects which could be quite uncomfortable, Methotrexate he would suggest, as it's side effects are pretty low although it can affect the liver, lungs and kidneys. So what we will do is meet again in approx 4 weeks with the Rheumatology nurse, to go through in depth my arthritis and how Methotrexate works, side effects as well, we can the decide and start on a treatment. I was relieved to have had such a good appointment and to have been given different options and information. I did feel at ease and comfortable with Dr Jadon. As this is the first time meeting him, I don't feel its my place to suggest how to improve, I am very pleased today.