Your Questions Matter When It Comes to Your Health
- John Hayes Jr, MD
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read

One of the biggest mistakes people make with healthcare is waiting until something is bad enough to bring up.
But preventive care isn’t just about a blood pressure check and a quick everything looks fine.
It’s about answers. It’s about clarity. It’s about catching patterns early before they become bigger problems.
And most importantly: your questions matter.
If You’ve Been Wondering About Something Bring It Up.
A lot of people walk into appointments and think:
“I don’t want to sound dramatic.”
“It’s probably nothing.”
“I don’t want to take up too much time.”
“I’ll ask next time.”
But the small things often turn out to be the most important clues.
Here are examples of questions worth asking even if they’ve been lingering for months:
“Why am I tired all the time?”
“Why can’t I sleep through the night?”
“Why do I feel anxious or on edge?”
“Why am I gaining weight even though I’m trying?”
“Why do I crave sugar late in the day?”
“Why does my stomach feel off so often?”
“Why do I have joint pain that keeps coming back?”
“Could my medications be affecting how I feel?”
“Do I actually need the supplements I’m taking?”
The Best Appointments Are the Ones Where You Come Prepared
A simple list can transform your visit.
Before your next appointment, try writing down:
✅ Your top 3 symptoms or concerns
✅ When they started
✅ What makes them better or worse
✅ Any recent life changes (stress, sleep, diet, routines)
✅ All medications + supplements you take
✅ The ONE outcome you want most (more energy, less pain, better sleep, etc.)
Even if you don’t know how to describe it perfectly—bring it anyway. That’s our job: to help you sort it out.
Radiant Health Month Reminder
You deserve healthcare that doesn’t rush you, dismiss you, or make you feel like your questions are too much.
Your body is talking. Let’s listen together.
CTA: If you’ve been putting off a visit because you don't know where to start, schedule a check-in this month. Bring your list and we’ll take it one step at a time.
What’s ONE health question you’ve been meaning to ask but haven’t yet?
