Put It All Out There
It is best to be honest with your doctor about any habits
concerning your health problems when you visit your doctor. Don’t worry about being embarrassed. Your doctor is there to help and the more
information they have, the more they can help you.
“I Never Binge Drink”
Are you too embarrassed about telling the doctor how much
you drink or party too much? If you
don’t tell your doctor, it can throw any tests off and give the doctor the
wrong diagnosis to your health problems.
“I Quit Smoking”
As harmless as you may think it is, it is important to let
your doctor know if you smoke. Smoking
can interfere with certain drugs or explain symptoms you may have. It is possible to quit smoking through
therapy or medication.
“I Eat Mostly Kale”
Telling your doctor the truth about your eating habits will
allow him or her to help you manage your diet. Not telling your doctor about your eating or
health habits may lead to a less effective treatment.
“I Run Every Day”
It is important to tell your doctor about your exercise
habits even if you don’t have an active lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to be active without
running: gardening, playing with your
pet, or taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood.
“I Has Sex with 1
Person This Year”
Your doctor will need to know if you have had multiple
partners due to certain risk factors to diseases and explain any medical
problems. Your doctor isn’t there to
judge, just help.
“I Don’t Have Any
STDs”
Even if you don’t believe you have STDs or you did in the
past, it is important to let your doctor know, however awkward it may be. Some STDs can be dangerous if treatment isn’t
sought, not to mention, contagious. An
awkward moment with your doctor could save awkward moments with your sexual
partners later on.
“I’m Not Sleeping with
Anyone”
Lies about not having sex or who you’re with are common. While it’s no one’s business, it is important
to be honest with your doctor if your with the same sex, opposite sex or even
both. It will make a difference if the
doctor is trying to figure out your
symptoms, like pregnancy for one.
“My Sex Life Is Great”
If you’re having issues in the bedroom—like a low sex drive
or erectile dysfunction (ED), it may be a symptom of illness your doctor should
know, especially if you’re young and healthy.
Plus, your doctor may be able to suggest medication to improve symptoms
or even a referral to psychological therapy.
“I Feel Great”
Even ignoring simple little things that are bothering can be
valuable information for your doctor, like getting headaches when you
exercise. While it may not seem like a
big deal, it can be a symptom of something serious.
“I Don’t Do Drugs”
This can be a dangerous lie if your doctor is prescribing
medication that reacts to street drugs and make you sick or cause other
problems. And it may lead your doctor to
overlook other issues as well. A benefit
is that your doctor may be able to suggest help for a drug habit or addiction.
“I Don’t Take
Supplements”
Your doctor needs to know what, if any, vitamin supplements
you are taking as some can be dangerous if taken with other medications or have
certain medical conditions.
“I Take My Pills”
An estimated half of chronically ill people don’t take their
medications because they are worried about side effects to their medication, or
they don’t like the way it makes them feel.
But it is important to tell your doctor, so they can make any
adjustments to your medications. If
money is a problem—there may be able to find a cheaper kind.
“I Don’t Take
Over-the-Counter Medication”
It is important to inform your doctor to tell them every
medication taken so they don’t interfere with the medications the doctor is
prescribing.
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