If the costs for transporting the body of the deceased seem too expensive and you wish not to incur that level of expense to repatriate your loved oneâs remains, you may wish to consider a cremation at the place of death. The cremated remains can then be shipped back home at a reduced cost.
Patients might need a rheumatologist if they have: 1  Pain involving many joints. 2  New joint pain not associated with any injury. 3  Joint or musculoskeletal pain associated with morning stiffness, fever, fatigue, rash or chest pain.  Joint pain that followed a tick 1  bite. Joint pain associated with back pain.  Joint pain and psoriasis.
Your primary care doctor can refer you to a rheumatologist or you can get an appointment through self-referral if your health insurance allows it. Evaluation by a rheumatologist is important so that you can determine your type of arthritis and start a treatment plan. 1  First Visit to the Rheumatologist. 2  Why You Should Obtain a Referral to a Rheumatologist. 3  What to Expect From Your Rheumatologist. 4  6 Questions Arthritis Patients Must Ask Their Doctor.