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Now is the chance to tell YOUR story. This is the history of events leading to the
presenting problem. Your doc should want to know everything about
your health, as many problems interact. Remember - you may not realise
the relevance of many aspects of your story, which might seem quite
innocent to you. This is why it is no good to ask doctors advice in the
corridor or at parties. If you do not seek you will not find. This
applies especially in all aspects of medicine.
Not what doctors / people have interpreted it as
being. If you are going to write things down - Write down your thoughts
in point form - (don’t write a book) and expand on these as a prompt for
yourself. Avoid the "Oh I forgot to tell you" syndrome - just as you’re
about to leave the consulting room. Make a priority list of your problems - Try to ensure that your Doctor has understood all
the problems as they affect you as a patient. Don’t get too bogged down in fine detail - But
give your doctor an idea of trends of change of your problem -
especially:
Are the symptoms worse in the morning. Is there morning stiffness. How long does that stiffness last in the morning. Is there active swelling visible now ? , or are
the joints just "feeling" swollen. What are the joints involved. Are there any skin rashes especially psoriasis,
or sun sensitivity. Is there any history of mouth / genital ulcers. Impact on daily life and function.
Bring your XRAYS, scans and discs as well as the reports Bring ALL your X-rays, even if you think they would be irrelevant. Leave it to the doc to decide what he wants to see.
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