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If you could give me one piece of advise, a question or questions to ask or info to give etc. what would it be?
What do you wish you would have learned on your first visit?
I am so nervous that I will get there and blow an opportunity. Any advise is appreciated.
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kgg
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I always try to identify the three worst symptoms I deal with. If there is something that other than antibiotics that I can take for them, I would like the doc to discuss it.
There used to be a post about this. How to have a good appointment, but I can't find it. I thought it was in the newbies post up on top. But I quickly scanned it and did not see it. Perhaps some one can find it better than I did?
Go early so you can fill in the paperwork. Especially if it takes you a while to do it.
Make a list of what meds and supplements you are presently taking. And anything in the past that made you worse and made you better.
Is some one going with you? I always like to take an advocate with me. I am either tired or nervous so I don't remember everything. Have them take notes for you.
What is the best way to contact them? Some do email. Some only take phone calls.
If the herx reaction is too strong, what do they recommend to their patients?
Hopefully others will have more suggestions.
Best, Karen
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quote:Originally posted by kgg: If the herx reaction is too strong, what do they recommend to their patients?
That's a very important question!
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Leelee
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I found it very helpful to have my husband with me. He could fill in the blanks when I would forget things.
Also, I needed the support of a strong person by my side. I was a wreck when I finally got to the LLMD's for the first time.
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Bring a notebook to take lots of notes.
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request a copy of all typed medical notes for report.
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