Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Noninjury

Preparing For Your Appointment

To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.

You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• What are your main symptoms? How long have you had your symptoms?
• Have you had this problem in the past? If so, do you know what caused the problem at that time? How was it treated? What do you think is causing your symptoms now?
• What activities make your symptoms better or worse? Have you started any new activities, sports, or training techniques?
• Do you think that activities related to your job or hobbies caused your symptoms?
• What home treatment have you tried? Did it help?
• What nonprescription medicines have you tried? Did they help?
• Have you started any new medicines, or have you had a change in the dosage of a medicine?
• Do you have any health risks?

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: November 13, 2008
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
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