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 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.
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)
Be prepared to answer questions about my pain
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Thanks for adding this, it's so important to be able to communicate your pain/pain level.
(Some find it helpful to keep a little journal prior to an appointment.)
~Doreen (Team Member)
