Podiatrist Visit

If you are scheduling an appointment with a podiatrist for a specific problem, it is best to be prepared to answer a variety of questions relating to your symptoms. Here is a list to consider:

·         What are the main symptoms?

·         How long have you been experiencing these symptoms?

·         Was there something that provoked these symptoms?

   Examples: Injury, new shoes, new exercise routine, new medications

·         Have you experienced this problem in the past? If so, how was it treated?

·         Are there some things that make your symptoms better or worse?

·         Have you tried any home treatments?

If it is your first visit with this podiatrist, make sure to bring any relevant medical records and be prepared to talk about your medical history. If you are on medications, make a list of those to share. It is important to speak freely about your health, to share as much information as you can about symptoms you are experiencing, and to ask questions if there is something you are unclear on. 

Image by Ken Wilcox. Day 254-Feet. (2009). Flickr.