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Keep track of your progress
Keep track of your progress
It can be tricky to see how much things change over time if you haven’t kept a record. Think about how you were feeling two weeks ago. Do you remember what your mood was like, if there was anything you felt you couldn’t do because of your PsA (psoriatic arthritis) symptoms, what kind of pain did you have and where? Having this information and more could really help your healthcare professional see how you’re doing, and whether anything, including your treatment, might need to change.
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“I know there are always options now no matter how bad it gets.”*
Things to think about every day that could help you keep track of your progress:
- What’s your mood like?
- How painful are your PsA symptoms?
- Where are your PsA symptoms?
- Has your PsA stopped you doing anything today?
- Did you have trouble sleeping last night because of your PsA?
- Have you used any PsA treatment today?
- Have you felt any side effects from your treatment today? If yes, what did you experience?
- Have you taken any other medicine today? If yes, what have you taken?
- Have you noticed anything that triggers your PsA symptoms? If yes, what do you think it was?
Having answers to questions like the ones above could be a valuable conversation starter when speaking to your doctor, but please remember it doesn’t take the place of a medical assessment.
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*Representative of patient experience
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