Doctor Appointment Planner, Fillable and Printable PDF, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Illness Medical Binder, Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Walk into every appointment prepared, be heard, and leave with a plan.

Appointments are short, and it's hard to remember everything when you're in pain, tired or foggy. This 31-page kit does the remembering for you, and you can print it or type right into it. It covers what to prepare before a visit, what to bring and ask, and what to follow up on afterwards, so the time you get with your doctor goes to what matters most.

Made by a mother-and-daughter team whose family has lived with autoimmune illness and fibromyalgia for more than 30 years, and who have sat through more appointments than we can count.

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WHAT'S INSIDE (31 pages)
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SET UP ONCE
• My Health at a Glance: a one-page summary to hand to your doctor
• My Health Story: a timeline that lets a new doctor understand years of history in a minute
• Everything I Take: medications, herbs, teas and over-the-counter items
• What I've Tried: so you don't repeat what didn't work
• Allergies & Family History (with the autoimmune conditions that run in families)
• My Care Team directory

BEFORE THE VISIT
• Before Your Visit checklist: one week before, the night before, what to bring, at check-in
• How to Describe Your Symptoms: a word bank, the 7 things doctors ask, and how to say what a symptom stops you doing
• Where It Hurts: a front-and-back pain body map with a key for aching, burning, tingling and more
• Symptoms Since My Last Visit: 16 common symptoms, how often and whether they're better or worse
• How It Affects My Daily Life: a clear record that also helps with work and disability paperwork
• Visit Agenda: your top 3 concerns on one page, plus what you're hoping for (a test, a referral, an answer)
• Short on Spoons: a 5-minute version of your prep for flare days and brain-fog days
• Questions to Ask: 3 pages, including when you're told "your tests are normal" and questions for your rheumatologist, endocrinologist and gastroenterologist

DURING AND AFTER
• Visit Notes (hand it to a helper to fill in)
• After the Visit checklist
• Speaking Up: calm, clear phrases for when you feel rushed or brushed off
• Common Lab Tests explained in plain words
• My Lab Results: earlier vs. latest results, better / same / worse, and what you changed in between
• Tests to Ask About: 8 tests that often come up when answers are slow, with space for what your doctor said
• Test & Referral Tracker, so nothing falls through the cracks
• Visit Log
• Calls, Insurance & Paperwork log
• Making Visits Easier: flare days, video visits and bringing a helper
• 4 cut-out Emergency Wallet Cards
• Notes page

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DETAILS
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• Instant digital download: 3 PDFs
- Fillable PDF: type on your phone, tablet or computer (easier on sore hands)
- Printable US Letter (8.5 x 11 in)
- Printable A4
• Print at home or at any print shop, in color or black and white
• Print a fresh Visit Agenda, Notes and After page for every appointment
• Works for fibromyalgia, lupus, Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, ME/CFS and other chronic conditions

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped.

FAQ
How do I get my files? Right after purchase, go to Your Account > Purchases on Etsy and click Download Files.
How do I use the fillable version? Open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on a Mac, or most PDF apps, and tap any line or box to type. Save a copy for each visit.

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PAIRS WITH
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• NEW: Fibro Flare & Fog Day Plan: what to do on a flare or fog day, and when to call
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4594223016/fibromyalgia-flare-plan-printable-fibro
• Save 38% with the Fibro Complete Bundle (all 4 fibro products in one download)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4583314480/fibromyalgia-planner-bundle-fibro
• Fibro Flare & Symptom Tracker: bring your weekly averages to the visit
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4582518793/fibromyalgia-symptom-tracker-printable
• Fibro Kitchen Companion: simple swaps, a 7-day plan and 16 recipes
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4582609087/fibromyalgia-meal-plan-recipes-printable
• Fibro Fridge Cheat Sheets: the quick one-page version for your fridge
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4582753366/anti-inflammatory-food-list-printable
• Our book, Fibromyalgia: The Cause and The Cure (signed paperback)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581419372/signed-fibromyalgia-book-paperback-guide
• Our book, Autoimmune: The Cause and The Cure (signed paperback)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4581419846/signed-autoimmune-disease-book-third
All are in our shop.

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PLEASE NOTE
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This kit is for personal education and record-keeping. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose or treat any condition. The lab descriptions are simplified general information, and your doctor will interpret your own results.

For personal use only. Please don't resell or share the files. Because this is a digital item, returns aren't possible, but if something is wrong with your files, message us and we'll make it right.