3rd llmd visit struggling to prepare

Wow, three hours! First I would try and look for someone closer if at all possible. Is there anyway you can call and let them know you're not feeling well. Maybe they could just do a phone appointment.

If you don't have a smart phone, I would say go to google maps and print out the map and directions there. Keep it in the car that way you don't have to look for it again later.

As far as thoughts or symptoms, I think it would help to just write them as they happen. Keep a notebook or writing pad with you and if you think you should tell the LLMD something, whether a thought or symptom, then write it down then and there. You'll have list of questions, symptoms or just thoughts. Don't worry about organizing them. So long as you have them when you see the doctor, just go down the list.

Don't know if any of this helps, but it's what I try and do.

Good luck at your appointment.

Hi Roxie,

I understand how you feel...
2 weeks before an appointment, I start a list that I keep with me for the upcoming 2 weeks. Otherwise I go in the dr's office like someone with someone with no brain at all...

But, now it is to late...
so....

You could ask the following:
-list of changed symptoms, intensified symptoms
-tell him which meds/supplements you think helped you the past months
-how does he plan to proceed treatment? Now and within a few months
-what side effects will this treatment cause?
-make a list of what meds you need, so he can prescribe them right away
-tell him what worries you

Good luck with the appointment Roxie! Let us know how it went!

MarieLS

this is a day too late, so i hope things went well for you

and you were rested enough after your drive

i was going to mention, to stop at a rest stop or park, drink water, healthy veggies, fruit, organic if u can, at least one piece, 3 hours is a lot to me, after being ill

so i think that is so awesome you can drive that much, far,

let us know how it went