Acceptance Versus Complacency with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Track your symptoms carefully
It is one thing to think about changes in your health, but if you are not recording it, will you really be able to recognize any patterns? And how will you be able to advocate for the changes you want to make when you see your healthcare team? This is where keeping a symptom diary comes in. This can help reveal to both you and your provider any changes in your health that may have previously been invisible. Using this, you and your provider can work together to make changes to optimize your health. When you are at an appointment, it can also be hard to retain all the information you are given. It is okay to take notes and ask for clarification when you need it! This can help you keep track of changes in your medication regimen between visits.
