It's Time to Get Real Answers

Ask your doctor the right questions so you get real answers faster.

Do you wish you could better describe what you are experiencing and feeling so your doctor can diagnose you much faster?

Now you can.

Find out what your symptoms could mean.

Before You Meet With Your Doctor

Keep a notebook of your symptoms.
Describe them in extreme detail.
Research your symptoms using the symptom selector provided above.
Do a Google search for diagnostic tests based on your symptoms.
For example, type into the search bar: “What are the diagnostic tests for bloody diarrhea?”
Write down some of the tests.
If you are going to your doctor with a friend or family member, tell them what you are feeling.

Ask Yourself These Questions

My symptoms are ____? [record dates & times]
They occur when ____?
When I do ____, I feel____?
When I did some research, some diagnostic tests for my symptoms that appeared were:__________________________________?

Take this information to your doctor’s appointment so that you can discuss it with your doctor in detail.

Things to Ask Your Doctor

“When I looked up my symptoms I saw that ____ might be the case. What do you think?”
“I am wondering how this could be diagnosed or confirmed?”
“Where could I learn more about this?”
“Are there any support services that could help me learn more?”
“Who can help me find out? How can I get in touch with them?”
If you don't understand something, just ask: “What do you mean when you say _________ ?”