Symptom Diary

A symptom diary is a good way to track which foods, drinks and/or medications may be causing your symptoms.

Keeping a note of what you eat may help you to notice a pattern of symptoms which you may not have noticed before. Keeping a diary and taking it with you to appointments with your healthcare team will help you to discuss your care options and make small lifestyle changes to help improve your symptoms.

• Write down everything you eat (including snacks), drink and any medications, but also make a note of any skipped meals.
• Keep your symptom diary for at least 2 weeks.
• Try to incorporate it into your daily life, as this will help when trying new foods
• Record each time you use the toilet.