Tracking Symptoms

There are two easy ways to access symptom tracking:

1. Quick Access

• From the Main Screen, tap the Symptoms button (clipboard icon) in the Quick Actions section

• This opens the Track Symptoms screen directly

• Best for logging symptoms independently

2. Through Mood Check-in

• When logging your mood, scroll to the Symptoms Affecting Mood section

• This helps connect symptoms to how you're feeling

• Useful for understanding how symptoms impact your well-being

The Track Symptoms Screen

• Shows a list of common Parkinson's symptoms

• Allows you to toggle which symptoms you're experiencing

• Lets you rate the severity of each symptom

• Includes an option to add custom symptoms

TIPS FOR LOGGING SYMPTOMS:

Try to log your symptoms at consistent times each day, such as:

• First thing in the morning

• Before or after taking medications

• When you notice significant changes

• Before bed

Remember: There's no need to wait for symptoms to become severe - tracking mild symptoms can help identify patterns early.

The Track Symptoms screen makes it easy to record what you're experiencing right now.

Common Symptoms

• You'll see a list of typical Parkinson's symptoms (like "Tremors", "Rigidity")

• Each symptom has a toggle switch next to it

• Tap the switch so it turns green to indicate you're experiencing that symptom

• Switches left off (gray) won't be included in this log entry

Rating Severity

• For each active symptom, you'll see "How severe is it?"

• Choose from five levels:

   Very Mild    - Barely noticeable

   Mild         - Present but not bothersome

   Moderate     - Noticeable and affecting activities

   Severe       - Significantly impacting your day

   Very Severe  - Extremely difficult to manage

Adding Custom Symptoms

• Don't see a symptom you're experiencing? Tap "Other"

• Type in the name of your symptom

• Rate its severity just like the listed symptoms

• Your custom symptoms will be saved for future use

TIPS FOR ACCURATE TRACKING

• Be consistent with your severity ratings

• Track symptoms even when mild

• Log multiple times if severity changes

• Use the same terms for custom symptoms

• Consider tracking at similar times each day

Remember: Your symptom log helps build a detailed picture of your health over time. This information can be valuable for discussions with your healthcare team.

After recording your symptoms and their severity levels, you'll want to save this information to your health record.

To Save Your Entry:

• Look for the Save button in the top-right corner

• Tap Save to record your symptoms

• The app automatically records the date and time

What Happens When You Save:

• All toggled symptoms and their severity levels are recorded

• Custom symptoms are saved for future use

• The entry becomes part of your symptom history

• Data becomes available in your Reports section

To Cancel Without Saving:

• Tap Cancel in the top-left corner

• No information will be recorded

• Any custom symptoms you added will still be available for future use

Viewing Your Symptom History:

• Go to the Reports section

• See patterns in symptom occurrence

• Track changes in severity over time

• Identify trends that may help with treatment decisions

• Export data to share with your healthcare team

Remember: Regular symptom tracking provides the most complete picture of your health journey. Even recording the absence of symptoms can be valuable information for understanding your patterns.