Treatment Decision Guide

Step 5: Preparing for Your Doctor's Appointment

Your Situation Summary Sheet

Print this sheet and bring it to your appointment.

[!tip] Treatment Consultation Sheet Current Symptoms

  • Continuous walking distance: ___________ m
  • Pain score: _____ /10
  • Main symptom location: _________________
  • Neurological symptoms: ☐ Numbness ☐ Reduced sensation ☐ Weakness

Impact on Daily Life

  • Things I can no longer do: ______________
  • What troubles me most: __________________

Treatment History

  • Medications: ____________________________
  • Rehab: ☐ Yes (___ months) ☐ No
  • Injections: ☐ Yes (___ times, effect: ___) ☐ No
  • Surgery: ☐ Yes (___ years ago) ☐ No

Your Hopes and Questions