Function over score. Same for me with diclofenac, unfortunately.
Enteric coatings should not be crushed. The pellets are the delivery mechanism.
Interdose restlessness is distinct from the original symptom and worth naming separately.
Ask for the longer appointment slot. Ten minutes is not enough for a complex history and pretending otherwise wastes both your time.
Small wins count. Walking to the mailbox is a data point.
Is it normal to feel worse before better? Nobody told me that. A fortnight in on diclofenac and it lines up.
Worth asking what specifically was measured. Pain scores move with mood and function does not.
Enteric coatings should not be crushed. The pellets are the delivery mechanism.
My pharmacist has become my actual doctor and I am at peace with it. How long have you been on diclofenac?
How do you tell the difference between the drug working and just a good week?
Access to mugs should be on the clinical questionnaire.
Print the page.
Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment. A fortnight in on diclofenac and it lines up.
Same here.