What are your tips for preparing for a visit with your doctor?
Share your best tips for preparing for a doctor's visit when dealing with AS/AxSpa. Whether it's gathering medical history, noting down symptoms, or bringing up concerns, your insights can help others make the most of their appointments.
I have a notepad app in my phone and I keep a running list of things to mention/ask about at my appointment. I have to enter them when I think about it, otherwise I'll forget (brain fog).
I do the same thing honestly. If I don't write something down the second it pops into my head, there’s a good chance I’ll completely forget it later. Appointments already feel overwhelming enough sometimes, so having notes ready makes things so much easier! -Latoya (Team Member)
I list any questions that I have and I list any new symptoms
I have both so I see an RA doctor monthly for an injection. My AS and other OA conditions are over 20years old.
That's a long time to be dealing with all of that, and I can only imagine how exhausting it gets having to constantly manage appointments, treatments, and different conditions at once. Do you have any tricks that help you stay on top of it all? -Latoya (Team Member)
Take deep breath and fight my health conditions
I really like how you mentioned taking a deep breath — that’s something I forget to do in the moment. I tend to spiral into worst-case-scenario thinking almost instantly, and before I know it, my heart is racing and my breathing gets shallow and intense. I’m learning that slowing down and grounding myself, even for just a few seconds, can make a difference. You definitely have to to fight any health condition. -Latoya (Team Member)
