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Physician Discussion Guide

Be prepared when you consult your doctor about your ulcerative colitis; here are some topics you may want to discuss, or think about before your next visit:

  • Symptoms that confuse or worry me are:
  • My medications and their potential side effects:
  • Foods that I can or can't eat include:
  • Something you told me last time but I still don't understand is:
  • Something I heard or read and want to know if it is true:
  • Something I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone else about is:
  • Something that's going on with me that is affecting my thoughts or feelings is:
  • Do any of my activities need to be restricted?
  • How can I plan ahead if I need to be absent from work or school due to being sick?
  • What are ways I can tell my colleagues/teachers and friends about my illness?

 

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