how to prepare best for specialist appointment?
I've been unsure about posting in this subreddit after lurking around for a while, but I'm seeing a gynecologist who specialises in vulvodynia in early june, so I thought I'd ask how to best prepare myself and present my case to get the most out of the appointment.
for some background info: I've (23) been suffering from vulva burning for about four months now. Got diagnosed with a yeast infection at first, did various treatments, nothing worked. Went to my gyno 3 times, pap smear, lab test (found nothing), microscope, everything looks great yay Went to another gyno for a second opinion, another lab test, skin is a bit inflamed but again lab test neg for anything. Severity of my pain has been up an down depending on the day. I got send over to a "vulva issues consultation" at another place by my doc but they gave me an appointment in 6 months so I decided to go private, hence the appointment at the specialist now, who is quite far away.
Should I try to explain my history in detail or focus more on my symptoms? I'm planning to bring any documents from my past doc visits and also write down questions. Should I let her suggest treatments or ask about things I've read online (on her website too)? Some doctors don't like that... I really want to convey how much this has impacted me mentally and am hoping for treatments options and maybe recommendations for my own gyno, so she can help me too :,)