[header] How to describe chronic pain symptoms to a doctor [title] Before you go to your doctor, get a piece of paper and a pen. [step] Think clearly about a general idea of what is wrong. ( this should be easy, just think about what needs to get better! ) [substeps] For example, " my hand hurts, " or " i am vomiting. 
" [title] Try to pinpoint exactly which part of your body is experiencing the symptom (s). [substeps] Example: " my pain is more toward my wrist, but further from my fingers, " or " my stomach is in pain.