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If you need a healthcare provider, visit:

www.health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/regular-checkups/choosing-doctor-quick-tips
www.playerstrust.com (Check website for eligibility)

 

Did you know?

Thinking or memory issues can result from a number of conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.

 

Tips for your appointment with your healthcare provider

  1. Bring a friend or family member
  2. Share your medical and family history
  3. Be honest
  4. Ask questions
  5. Take notes

Use these conversation starters to talk with your healthcare provider to discuss your health.

Ask about your blood pressure

To see if you have high blood pressure.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, lifestyle changes, diet, and finding community

Ask about your blood sugar (HbA1c)

To see if you have high blood sugar (diabetes or prediabetes).

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, lifestyle changes, and diet

Ask about your cholesterol (LDL, HDL, total cholesterol)

To see if you have high cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia).

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, and lifestyle changes

Ask about your testosterone and urinary symptoms

To see if you have low testosterone, prostate issues.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, lifestyle changes, and diet

Ask about your sleep habits

To see if you have insomnia, sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, etc.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, and diet

Ask about your pain

To see if you have chronic pain condition or neuropathy.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, diet, and therapy

Ask about your memory, thinking, concentration

To see if you have cognitive dysfunction.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, finding community, and cognitive activity

Ask about your feelings of sadness, worry, irritability, moodiness

To see if you have depression and/or anxiety.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, finding community, and therapy

Ask about your weight

To see if you have weight issues or obesity.

Prevention/Treatment options: exercise, medication, weight loss, lifestyle changes, and diet

If you are in distress or require immediate emotional support

Please contact one of these independent and confidential support systems:

NFL Life Line: Call (800) 506-0078 or chat online: nfllifeline.org
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Dial 988 on your phone or chat online: 988lifeline.org