WORKING AS A TEAM

you and your doctor

GET THE TALK STARTED:

Talking to Your Doc

In just a few minutes, you’ll

be face-to-face with your doctor. Use these guides to help you make the most of your visit today.

What brought you to the doctor today? Whether you’re here with a new concern or you’ve had this health issue for some time, one thing is key for a successful visit: information. To fi gure out what the problem is and to create a treatment plan that works for you, your doctor needs information—from you. Each issue of Healthy Advice Magazine features

“Get the Talk Started” guides for diff erent health topics. Jot down answers to these questions on a sheet of paper and share with your doctor.

How to talk to your doctor about:

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

I have

bowel movements a day

(or a week).

My stool is:

• Loose, watery • Dry, hard or lumpy • Has mucus in it • All or more than one of the above

The way my stool looks has changed (yes/no).

How often I have bowel movements has changed recently; now I go:

• More often • Less often I used to go

(how often), now I go (how often).

I have these symptoms:

• Pain or cramping in my belly area • Bloating • Passing gas often

I have tried these medicines:

How to talk to your doctor about:

DIABETES

Below are some symptoms of diabetes; but often there are no symptoms. If you’re overweight, not active, over 45, or if diabetes runs in your family, ask your doctor about getting tested for diabetes.

Tell your doctor if you have these symptoms:

• I urinate more often than usual. • I’m thirsty more often than usual. • I’ve been feeling tired all the time.

• My sores or bruises take a long time to heal.

• My vision is blurry.

• I have tingling or numbness in my hands or feet.

• I’ve been very hungry. • I’ve lost or gained

lbs. lately.

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