My best friend has horrible migraines, and has for several years. She keeps a detailed migraine diary, including not only her symptoms, but also the results of doctor appointments, the medicines she's taking, anything having to do with her condition.
It may seem like extra work, but the best part is, as you say, the undeniable record of her own body. She doesn't have to say, "I think it was about two years ago," when she can just check. She can look back at how a particular medicine affected her and tell a doctor. And most importantly, since she has seen everyone from her primary care doctor to a neurologist to an acupuncturist, she can keep their information straight and inform each one of exactly what another one said.
It makes HER the one in the room with the most information! Which, for anyone who is a bit shy about speaking up in a doctor's office, can be an incredible tool.
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My best friend has horrible migraines, and has for several years. She keeps a detailed migraine diary, including not only her symptoms, but also the results of doctor appointments, the medicines she's taking, anything having to do with her condition.
It may seem like extra work, but the best part is, as you say, the undeniable record of her own body. She doesn't have to say, "I think it was about two years ago," when she can just check. She can look back at how a particular medicine affected her and tell a doctor. And most importantly, since she has seen everyone from her primary care doctor to a neurologist to an acupuncturist, she can keep their information straight and inform each one of exactly what another one said.
It makes HER the one in the room with the most information! Which, for anyone who is a bit shy about speaking up in a doctor's office, can be an incredible tool.
Thanks so much for your post.
November 2, 2009 - 8:22amThis Comment
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