What Questions Do I Want To Ask My Doctor?

Three Generations of Women - Each Has Her Own Unique Needs and Health Priorities

If you go to the doctor without a list of questions, you may end up leaving your appointment with even more questions.

Your doctor wants to hear from you. The doctor-patient relationship is so important and meaningful, but requires both parties to show up with curiosity and eagerness to work together to create a successful health plan so you can feel your best.

Here are a few examples to get you started on a list of questions for your next appointment:

1. Do I need to check my thyroid?

   1. If you have bothersome symptoms it may be reasonable to check your thyroid labs. If you have autoimmune thyroid disease, you may feel "off" at times and wonder if this is your thyroid medications.

2. Why can't I sleep through the night? Or fall asleep?

   1. As we age or go through major life changes sleep can suffer. Sleep is so important to your overall health and wellbeing so poor sleep is an important topic to bring up.

3. Do I need supplements?

   1. If you are curious about supplements that might augment your health, your next appointment is a great time to get information about what supplements are safe with your current medications and will improve your wellness.

4. What is the best diet for me?

   1. If you are working on health goals and you want to learn more about nutrition and have been researching a "new diet" bring in the information and see if this is a safe option for you.

5. Why am I always tired?

   1. There are so many factors that influence energy level - a deep dive into energy is often revealing.

6. Ask if your hormones are affecting how I feel?

   1. If you are fatigued, sleepy, achy, brain fog it is important to consider that all of these symptoms are common not only in menopause but also during the preceding years.

7. Are my medications affecting my weight?

   1. Medications have various side effects and weight gain is not uncommon. If you are struggling with weight gain don't hesitate to dig in to all the reasons why this may be happening.

      
      

      

      Dr. Trigero and Dr. Sanguinetti are board certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physicians. Dr. Trigero also specializes in Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sanguinetti specializes in Menopause.