Friday, February 7, 2014

Questions to ask your physician

-Do you have experience treating many patients with endometriosis?

-What caused my endometriosis?

-Can endometriosis be cured?

-Are there medications I may be taking that could aggravate or accelerate my condition?

-What are you thoughts on homeopathic remedies?

-Are there any natural supplements I should begin taking?

-Are there things in my lifestyle that could be aggravating or accelerating my condition?

-What treatment options do I have?
How successful are these treatments?

-What kinds of risks and side effects come along with each treatment option?

-Are there changes I can make in my lifestyle to better fend off endometriosis?

-Do I need to stop drinking alcohol or caffeinated beverages?

-Will my chosen treatment option be permanent or will endometriosis come back?

-Because I have endometriosis, am I infertile?

-Will treatments for the condition make me infertile?

-What is your treatment plan for me?

-How will we know if this treatment is working?

-What are the benefits? What are the risks?

-How long is this treatment?

-Are there other alternatives?

-Will I need additional treatments or procedures in the future?

-What would happen if I did nothing?

-What are the short term and long term options available to me for pain management?

- How long do you expect me to try each pain management option before trying something else?