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PATIENT TOOLKIT

APPOINTMENT TIPS

Lyme disease often causes significant cognitive impairment, which means you may need some assistance making sense of your physician’s instructions and newly-prescribed medications. Below is a list of suggestions for how to make the most of these appointments.

 

  • Keep a notebook or journal specifically for doctor appointments. In between visits, write down any questions or concerns that arise, including reactions to medications and new, worsening, or improved symptoms.

  • Keep an updated list of medications and supplements to discuss with your physician.

  • Confirm the appointment with your physician’s office a few days in advance.

  • Don’t be afraid to speak up, especially when reporting on symptoms. You know your body better than anyone else.

  • Ask any necessary questions of your physician and record all answers.

  • Record your physician’s care instructions.

  • Record and confirm changes in medication.

  • Verify any follow-up appointments.
     

WE RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:

Patient Appointments
Keep track of all upcoming appointments with a bonus Appointment Summary box to make note of any changes to your care.

 

Wellness Log
Review your day-to-day wellness and make note of any improvement or worsening of symptoms to share with your treating physician.

 

Master Medication Management Chart
Keep track of current prescribed medications and supplements and record or confirm changes with your treating physician.

Crisis Lifeline

Lyme patients are at-risk of suicide due to the accompanying decrease in quality of life. If you or someone you love is suffering from depression or suicidal ideation, contact your physician immediately or call the
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

 

1-800-273-TALK

(1-800-273-8255)

OR

988

Disclaimer

LymeBrave Foundation, Inc. is an education and support services 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by patients, for patients. The material found herein is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the medical services or advice of professionals. While we aim to provide emotional support resources to patients and caregivers, LymeBrave Foundation, Inc. makes no representation of warranties with respect to the context of the information herein. LymeBrave Foundation, Inc. is not liable for any damages, including the health and wellbeing of individuals, arising herefrom. LymeBrave Foundation, Inc. is not responsible for third-party content, nor does it recommend or endorse third-party content.

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