Communication (continued)
Feeling anxious or nervous about an upcoming appointment is perfectly
normal. It’s very common to feel quite intimidated
when it comes to communicating with your doctor.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek advice.
You may request that a friend or family member
go with you to your first few appointments to
help take notes, clarify information, or simply
be there as a source of support.
Counseling
The opportunity for a successful
outcome and concerns over persistent and recurrent
Lyme disease should be discussed repeatedly, especially
when the patient presents with chronic Lyme disease,
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many patients are shocked that a tick borne illness can become persistent and recurrent. The more serious the chronic Lyme disease is for the patient, the more informed the patient must be.
It is important to discuss the patients understanding of chronic Lyme disease, and what fears it causes. In some cases, it might be indicated to start counseling, exercise, or an antidepressant in order to support the patient in coming to terms with the disease.
We find early information and counseling makes patients less anxious and better prepared for treatment. It is important to advise the patient with respect to exercise and dietary changes, the importance of understanding the effects on one's family, job and friends, and to follow-up the patient.
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