Write down and take to the appointment:
Current symptoms
uHow long have they occurred
uwhat triggers them or makes them worse uwhat--if anything--have you done to treat them uspecial concerns about these symptoms
Date the list and give a copy to the doctor.
Write down your questions, concerns or anything else you want to discuss with the doctor

If the patient spends a significant part of the day away from home, there may be need to request information from his/he work site or other day programs for additional information about the patient’s symptoms.