Dr shah appointment

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Permalink Reply by Beverley on February 15, 2012 at 13:07

Hi Leanne,

He'll just ask you for his history and his symptoms so the more detail you have about that the better. There's not really much else you can do.  I can't remember your LOs story but if food allergy/intolerance is suspected I would take Amy records you have of foods tried and symptoms/reactions you've witnessed. And if you have photos of poo and video of screaming then always worth having those along although they don't always went to se them!

Hope it goes well. 

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca Murphy on February 15, 2012 at 13:37

Hi,

I have hears great things about Dr Shah so I am sure you will be fine, but from my experience of paed reviews i have following advice!

I would write down a list of all symptoms lo has

Keep a food diary between now and appoinment

Write a list of all questions you would like to ask

I say this because from my experience I come away wishing i had remembered to say this and that and had remembered to ask a particular question.

Also i was just given the advice to take photos of any reactions or videos of any episodes as evidence - thought that was a good idea.  Sure it will go really well though, reading on here he seems to be the God of reflux!! Bec x

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Permalink Reply by Sara B on February 15, 2012 at 15:51

hi,
I wrote down my little ones medical history and a family history of allergies, intolerances and gut complaints and emailed them to his secreatry before hand so he didn't have to spend ages taking it and writing it all down. Just facts and bullets, what drugs he had, how long for, what reactions i see. A food diary may well be very useful too. And a list of questions.
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Permalink Reply by Leeanne on February 17, 2012 at 21:57

Thank you for the replies and advise.. I have started a diary now and taken pics of muccusy nappies just incase. Thanks again x

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