Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Make You Feel Worse

KATIE GOLDEN BEGAN a symptom diary when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraines eight years ago. She recorded her pain score, what she ate, where she went, the weather and barometric pressure—anything that would unlock the possible triggers of her recurring headaches and help ease the pain. But here’s the problem with meticulous tracking of symptoms: It can make you feel worse. 5-30-19.

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