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# This Has Been Building Up

Chronic health condition

For ongoing or gradually worsening health conditions

### Episode Information

Episode Name:
Give this episode a memorable name for your records.
Date & Time:
When you're filling out this assessment.

## rotate_rightCurrent Condition Severity

Rate your current overall condition severity. This helps track progression over time.
This is a manageable condition that you can monitor yourself.

### edit_noteAbout Self-Documentation

This CARE Note helps you document ongoing health conditions for your own records. Take your time - progressive conditions benefit from detailed tracking over time. All information stays private on your device.

## Complaints

How long this has been going on and how it started *
Describe the timeline and progression of your condition. Include how it started and how it has changed.
Where you feel the problem (describe location) *
Be specific about the location. Note if symptoms have spread or moved to other areas over time.
Current intensity and how it compares to when it started
Compare current intensity to when it started. Note daily patterns, triggers, or fluctuations.
📝 How this is affecting your daily functioning

## Pain Assessment

Is pain a significant component of what you're experiencing?
Yes, I'm experiencing significant pain No, pain is not a major concern

#### [TRACK] Enhanced Pain Documentation Available

For chronic or building pain conditions, detailed tracking can help identify patterns, triggers, and provide valuable information for healthcare providers.

Choose your preferred pain tracking method:

Quick = Visual body diagram • Complete = Detailed questionnaire

## Actions/Activities

What you think might have caused or triggered this
Consider physical activities, lifestyle changes, stress, or environmental factors that might be related.
What you've tried to help with this over time
List everything you've tried, including how long you tried it and whether it helped.
What makes it better or worse consistently
Identify clear patterns and triggers you've observed over time.
Current medications and treatments
Include all medications, supplements, therapies, and self-care routines you're currently using.

## Response

How this has changed over the past week
Focus on changes you've noticed in the last 7 days - better, worse, or new symptoms.
What has provided the most relief so far
Rate the effectiveness and duration of relief from different treatments you've tried.
What you can/can't do now compared to when this started
Compare your current capabilities to before this condition started.
📝 This is getting worse despite your efforts

## Expectations

What you think is causing this ongoing problem
Based on your observations, what do you think is the root cause of this condition?
What would show you this is finally improving
Define clear, measurable signs of improvement you're looking for.
Your timeline for seeking professional help
Set specific criteria for when you would seek professional medical evaluation.
📝 Your concerns about what this might indicate