I figure it’s probably ridiculous to go be seen for one thing at a time but also probably ridiculous to come to a doctor with a huge list of shit you think is wrong with you (while also potentially framing the doctor’s view of you as prone to hypochondriasis), so like, i guess the thing to do is make a list and like, see how many of the more urgent things you can discuss in a reasonable time frame? Or is this what “a physical” is for, you get that instead of or prior to mentioning specific concerns?
I haven’t seen a doctor in like 10 years so idk how to be a normal person about it
I started doing this at the beginning of this year.
First I went to an OBGYN for my hormonal issues and a checkup.
Then went to a new PCP who was really nice and actually listened to me and gave me referrals to get checked for ADHD and sleep apnea. While I was there I made a follow up appointment that im gonna have to cancel because I keep dragging my feet and keeping pushed back with arranging treatment.
Whenever I have my actual appointment with my PCP im gonna bring up some other issues I have that weren’t as pressing