Ask the Right Questions at
Your Next Doctor's Appointment
Your Next Doctor's Appointment
Is this doctor’s appointment for yourself or someone else?
- Myself
- Spouse
- Child
- Parent
- Friend or other relative
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What is the reason for the appointment?
- Routine visit
- New or worsening symptoms
- Medication issues or side effects
- Second opinion
- Evaluation for a possible diagnosis of lupus
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Has a doctor diagnosed you or your loved one with lupus?
- Yes, Diagnosed
- No, Undiagnosed
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Is the appointment with a current or new doctor?
- Current doctor
- New doctor
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What medications are you taking (if any) for Lupus? (Optional)
Advil (Ibuprofen Oral tablet)
Aleve (Naproxen Sodium Oral tablet)
Alphatrex (Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical ointment)
Aristospan (Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Suspension for injection)
Arthrotec (Diclofenac Sodium, Misoprostol Gastro-resistant tablet)
Azasan (Azathioprine Oral tablet)
Bayer Aspirin (Aspirin Oral tablet)
Cataflam (Diclofenac Potassium Oral tablet)
Celebrex (Celecoxib Oral capsule)
CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil Oral tablet)
Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide Oral tablet)
Deltasone (Prednisone Oral tablet)
Indocin (Indomethacin Oral capsule)
Medrol Dosepak (Methylprednisolone Oral tablet)
Orencia (Abatacept Solution for injection)
Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Oral tablet)
Rheumatrex (Methotrexate Sodium Oral tablet)
Rituxan (Rituximab (Murine) Solution for injection)
Sandimmune (Cyclosporine Oral solution)
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Medical Reviewer: Pat Bass III, MD, MPH. Last Annual Review Date: Oct 28, 2012 Copyright: © Copyright 2013 Health Grades, Inc. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or reprinted without permission from Health Grades, Inc. Use of this information is governed by the Healthgrades User Agreement.
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