Ask Your Doctor
If you have been diagnosed with acromegaly, it's important to build an open communication with your health care providers. One of the best ways to do this is to ask questions.
It's normal to have difficulty remembering all of the questions you wanted to ask during your visit. That's why it's a good idea to keep a list of questions as well as anything you may have noticed about your symptoms, and bring it with you on each visit. Below are some common questions that many patients have.
You can download and print these questions, and bring them with you on your next doctor visit. There is also space in the printable version for you to write your own questions.
About Acromegaly and Your Treatment Options
If you have recently been diagnosed with acromegaly, you may want to ask:
- Do I have any physical signs of acromegaly? If so, what are they?
- If left untreated, what is my risk of serious complications such as diabetes and heart disease?
- Do I need treatment right away?
- What are my treatment options?
- Am I a candidate for surgery?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of treatment?
- Will the treatment you recommend for me:
- How quickly will I experience relief of my symptoms with each treatment?
- How is each treatment administered?
- How will each treatment affect my daily life?
- How will you be monitoring my condition (i.e., pituitary tumor size, GH levels, IGF-1 levels, symptoms)?
- Should I alter my diet?
Download a printable version (PDF 75 KB) of these questions
