ErinS Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hello. I have a new diagnosis of POTS, even though I am sure I have had it for years. Pregnancy exasperated it and I really have not recovered. Anyhow, I just got an appointment with a autonomic specialist on Tuesday. What do I ask and expect from this type of appointment? What do I ask? Help! Oh, it's at Mayo in Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy_D Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 1. I always bring my questions typed up so I don't forget them. 2. I also have every symptom my son is experiencing typed up so I don't forget any. 3. I bring a list of every medication he has tried and what it did or didn't do for him. 4. I have created a medical diary of his health that I also bring. It lists date, symptom or procedure and outcome/diagnosis. Because the of the medical diary a doctor noticed something as insignificant as an absessed tooth that my son had is probably the cause of all of his currents symptoms. I give these to the doctor so he doesn't have to copy them or waste time trying to recreate the wheel. It is a time saver and we can have more time talking to him.When we saw our first POTS specialist, he gave us Plan A and Plan B. I liked that, that he was already thinking ahead if Plan A didn't help. Good luck,Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieJessica Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 great idea, I am going to do the same prep work for my up coming new neuro and cardio crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinS Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thank You Christy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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