FREE SYMPTOM CHECKLIST: A TOOL TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENTS
This is something I've poured so much care into, and I'm so glad it's finally ready to share with you.
If you've ever sat in a doctor's office and watched your mind go blank, or left an appointment thinking of everything you forgot to say, this is for you. The Rise Above Lyme Symptom Checklist is a six-page tool with more than 90 symptoms organized by body system, so you can check off what you've experienced, past or present, and walk in with the full picture.
What it is, and what it isn't. It's a pattern-tracking tool to review with a Lyme-literate provider. There's no score, and it isn't a diagnosis. You just check what applies and let your doctor see what you've been living with, in your own words.
What's on it
*A spot for your top three symptoms right now, so the most important things come first (appointments are short!)
*Symptom lists by body system: immune, muscles and joints, brain and nerves, eyes and ears, heart and lungs, mood and sleep, digestive, skin, and general health
*An extra section of patterns worth tracking, like symptoms that happen when you stand up, or that change depending on which building you're in
*A "worth mentioning" page and a notes space for anything that isn't listed
How to use it
1. Download the fillable digital version or the printable version below.
2. Fill it out on your device or with a pen.
3. Bring it to your appointments, or send it to your provider ahead of time.
4. Re-mark it each month to see how things change as you treat.
Option 1: Fillable digital copy (for your phone or computer). Tap the link below, then tap the download arrow at the top of the page and open the PDF. If it asks, choose the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, not "Open with Google Docs," because that scrambles the page. It won't fill in from the preview, so download it first.
Download the fillable digital copy:
Option 2: Printable copy (to fill out by hand). Tap the link below, then print it and fill it in with a pen.
Download the printable copy:
Know someone who needs this? Please share it with them. You might be the reason they finally feel understood.
Educational tool only, not a diagnostic instrument. Please review with a Lyme-literate healthcare provider.
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