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No diagnosis and the fear of uncertainty.
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Nov 24, 2022 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
OH here is a question; should I type up a list of illnesses over the years to bring with me, say, to emerge, or new doctor/specialist? Sometimes I go for one specific thing, but perhaps some history would help them diagnose, or would it confuse them and make me look like a complainer!!!
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@lacy2 Yes, indeed, a list of previously diagnosed issues are a good thing, along with the dates of diagnosis if you can rustle that up! For example, the date of my first gout attack was the same day the medical center went to a new software system, and the ensuing mass confusion! Remember, many conditions have varying ways of manifesting themselves, so having a list of your symptoms as it relates to a specific condition will help. And you may find that the same symptoms appear under more than one condition. I also keep records that tell me and my medical team when those symptoms seem to manifest most [after eating (what/when), activity (what, what level), time of day, etc] so spotting a pattern can be more easily seen.
Fair warning with a smile, some may tell you your OCD is showing! Been there, done that!
Ginger