The pain score conversation is thirty seconds of my life I will never get back, every time. Currently on a written medication list myself.

Following this because I am in the same place and have no idea what to ask at the appointment.

This board overrates bloodwork. A number moving is not the outcome you wanted.

Is it normal to feel worse before better? Nobody told me that.

If you name a shop here, say whether you are affiliated. First line is enough. Same for me with the import declaration, unfortunately.

Baseline first.

Worth asking what specifically was measured. Pain scores move with mood and function does not.

Worth repeating that this is not medical advice and the answer often depends on who you are.

Personal experience, labelled as such, is exactly right here. Nobody is prescribing.

Worth repeating that this is not medical advice and the answer often depends on who you are.

No referral links. Shortened links and tracking parameters are the usual offenders.