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Make a list that includes:
- Detailed descriptions of your symptoms and when they began
- Information about your medical history and your family's
- All medications and dietary supplements you take, including doses
- Questions to ask the doctor
For bursitis, questions to ask your doctor include:
- What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
- What are other possible causes?
- What tests will I need?
- What treatment approach do you recommend?
- I have other medical problems. How best can I manage them together?
- Will I need to limit my activities?
- Do you have brochures or other printed material I can take? What websites do you recommend?