Managing Diseases and Ailments

MANAGING DISEASES AND AILMENTS

Coping with multiple health conditions can be a challenge, from taking different medications to managing symptoms. We share tips that people with heart conditions have found useful.

MANAGING DISEASES AND AILMENTS

Steps on Managing Stress;

1. Seek support from others. If living with many health conditions limits your ability to perform things, seeking assistance from family or friends might help you feel better supported. This could be useful for household tasks or shopping if you find it tough to get out.

2. Master your medications. Taking multiple medications daily might be challenging. Remembering to take your medications can be easier if you schedule them into your day.

3. Many people find that using a pill organizer, chart, or phone alarm helps them organize and remember their prescriptions.

4. Become an expert on your health Ask your doctor whether there is an Expert Patient program in your region, or look online (some courses accept people directly without a referral).

5. Prepare for appointments.

Preparing ahead of time and considering what questions to ask will help you get the most out of your appointments. This is important if you have a lot to discuss with your doctor, specialty nurse, or pharmacist.

6. Request a coordinated strategy for your treatment. You may find that you have hospital appointments with various specialists.

7. If it’s becoming increasingly frequent for specialists to talk to one another in one meeting regarding a patient’s health If you don’t believe this is happening and you’re getting conflicting.

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