Keep track. Patients should record treatment and prescription results and bring this list to appointments to facilitate efficient doctor visits. This can be compared or combined with your symptom-tracking log. If the treatments are unsuccessful, bring some ideas to your physician. Physicians will generally be more open to helping you with alternative therapy after you complete the doctor’s preferred regimen of treatment.
#5 Speak Up
Talk with family and friends and network with other people who suffer with these conditions. You can most likely find a support group in your area. It is important to stay educated and to be your own advocate. There is help out there, right now.