I can't take credit for the idea, got it from the endo board over at Web MD....but I have to say, it sure helped before my last surgery to pinpoint my pain. I started charting again recently, I didn't realize how many different symptoms I have! I'm a typesetter so I created a customized chart with the Mankoski pain scale for reference. I too have a very compassionate ob/gyn, but I know I drive him nuts, cuz I bring a list every time I see him. :O) My tired brain can't hold everything either, and I only have 20 minutes to get all my questions addressed!
Hugs back, Libby :O)
At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Chrissy492@aol.com wrote:
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>That's a GREAT idea to chart your symptoms then give them to your doctor on
>your visit! I've learned to write everything down no matter what time it is;
>then bring that information to my ob/gyn. It helps tremendously because my
>brain can't remember everything. Hmm, must be the old age setting in...tee
>hee
>I've also learned to write all my questions down then go over them one by one
>with my ob/gyn. I keep saying my ob/gyn and that's cause he's the only one
>that takes me seriously and helps me! If ever anyone is in Manchester, NH
>and needs an EXCELLENT ob - come and see my ob Dr. Gary Wasserman! He knows
>his stuff and he is a very compassionate doctor - he LISTENS and gives great
>advice. He is always learning and searching for information for adhesions,
>endometriosis, etc...... ahhhh so refreshing to write something like that
>about a doctor! ")
>Hugs and love to you Libby,
>~Chrissie Damon xo's