During a physical exam, it’s always important to be transparent with your physician about how you’re feeling and any symptoms that you may be experiencing.  Be forthcoming to your doctor about any mental, physical, or emotional symptoms that you’re going through. This includes providing information about:  • Any usual physical or mental distress that you’re feeling.  • Where your discomfort/pain is located. • What kind of pain you're experiencing (dull, throbbing, shooting, etc.)  • How long does the pain last or is it always present • What types of solutions you’ve tried, such as rest, medication, etc  • Your lifestyle, including dietary and exercise habits, alcohol use, and drug use.  This is an important part of safeguarding your health and ensuring that ongoing and potential issues are addressed as soon as possible. This gives you the greatest chance of treating them successfully.