MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OFFICE VISIT

1. Be able to describe your problem (including location of pain, duration of symptoms, previous treatment and response, etc.).
2. There is no need to skip meals - eat and drink as you normally would.
3. Take all of your usual medications.
4. Bring your current prescription bottles to the office or a list of all medications along with the strength and frequency prescribed.
5. Know any medications to which you are allergic.
6. Bring your pharmacy's phone number.
7. Bring your current insurance card(s).
8. About 1 hour before leaving your home, take a Fleet enema followed by a warm tap water enema, retaining both at the same time. Hold together in rectum for 2-3 minutes, then expel. A Fleet enema can be purchased at any pharmacy or grocery store. Follow the simple instructions printed on the box.
9. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance. Our phone number is (606) 278-6031.

 

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