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Nov 21, 2023 at 03:29 AM
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Would I look stupid if i just wrote my symptoms down cos I don't wanna forget to say something important?
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Nov 21, 2023 at 03:37 AM
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Absolutely not! I've gone in with a list of things to talk about numerous times and it's always been helpful. My pdoc appreciates it because it means I won't have to contact immediately after the session to tell her I forgot _______________ and need help.I think it iis a *smart* thing to do.
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Nov 21, 2023 at 08:10 AM
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No. Whenever I don't do that I forget things and am like oh fluck afterwards. In fact, I have an appointment tomorrow and have to write out what I want to say.
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Nov 21, 2023 at 09:37 PM
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Definitely not. Write down anything you need to. Your pdoc will appreciate you for being so organised.
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Nov 21, 2023 at 10:31 PM
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It is actually a common piece of advice ahead of visiting any doctor.
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Nov 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM
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I have another issue, totally unrelated to bp, that requires scans and a dr. visit every 6 months. I keep a list of running questions in the drafts folder of my email on my phone. That way when I need it it's easily at hand and I don't have to remember where I put the paper.That works well too. I'm sure there are apps that work better but I've never explored.
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Nov 21, 2023 at 11:47 PM
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I like your email draft approach. I live in the email and it would be better for me than yet another app.
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Jan 10, 2024 at 01:17 PM
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I keep a 20 page database of my medical history on my laptop, then make spaces for questions and notes for important appointments.
I should get an iPad so it would be easier to take to appointments. __________________ Bipolar 2 with anxious distress mixed states & rapid cycling under severe stress tegretol 200 mg wellbutrin 75 mg, cut in half or higher dose as needed Regular aerobic exercise SKILLSET/KNOWLEDGE BASE: Family Medical Advocate Masters in Library Science Multiple Subject Teaching Credential-15 yrs in public schools |
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