Bonnie:  Usually they will take a history, do a physical exam, send you
for blood tests, xrays, mri's etc, discuss your complaints and make
another appt at which time they will have the results of the tests.

Ann

http://www.arthritis.co.za/
He has a section on preparing for a first visit to the
RD. I would give you the direct link but he has set up
his site in ?frames? so that is impossible but if you
poke around enough you will find it.
Duckie

Where do you hurt?  What is the severity of the pain?
How long have you been hurting.  All the time (7/24) or
only when getting out of bed or after some activity?

What are your limits walking/sitting/lifting/housework/job
(if he's any good at all)?   Your family history - parents ,
spouse and siblings health and age (or age at death).

Range of motion (ROM) of arms, shoulders, legs, neck,
wrists/fingers.    Blood draw , X-rays, MRI, bone scan.

... Cairopractor:   Egyptian back doctor.