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Low Back Pain Going into Hip and Leg
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 6 2:51pm | Replies (121)Comment receiving replies
I go to the doctor in pain, usually leave in pain too. The pain can be such a distraction. If a whole lot of people start to say different things I often zone out. The pain and trying to calm it down is what I hear, everything else is there but just doesn't register. Kind of like the sound of the Teacher on the Charlie Brown cartoon. For this reason, if you have friend or family member who can go with you to the appointment. Yea, as they can help you both keeping on track while you're there and afterwards recalling the information provided.
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Yes, another set of ears is helpful. Even better if they have a written list of your questions to be sure they all get covered, and jot notes for you, so you can concentrate on listening tand responding to the doc. Another thing that helps is if you have access to your record online - such as MyChart. My clinic has a written record of the After Visit Summary and a separate Visit Notes (though doctor's notes/observations.) I find it helpful to review it a day or two after an appointment to remind me of what we discussed and of any recommendations.
Sue