I have an appointment with my headache specialist tomorrow... probably the last for another 6 months.
I am really worried that I won't be able to tell her everything I'd like to. I tend to freeze in front of doctors and simply answer yes or no questions. Even with these questions, I tend to minimize the magnitude of symptoms.
Result: I always leave dissapointed, mad at myself, and get little or no relief.
Does anyone else have this "fear" of doctors? Does anybody have any suggestions on avoiding this happening again?
Thanks a ton!


Hi Angst,
I definitely understand where you are coming from. I would suggest writing down ALL of your questions and comments that you want to mention to your doctor. You can even make a copy of your questions for the doctor so they have a list of everything you want to cover. This way, you won't leave beating yourself up for not asking a question or saying something you wanted to cover during your visit.
Good Luck during your visit tomorrow!!
Reading your reply reminded me of the assurance it gives me to be prepared. When I take times to write things down, to re-write them, to learn them by heart - as if I were preparing a speech, then instinct tends to kick in. So I will try that, and I will also bring the list with me just in case. The idea of taking out a list and presenting it to her is scary though, it's not something I feel comfortable doing.
Thanks for your suggestion! I'll make sure I show up prepared tomorrow :)