Name the problem
Describe what is bothering you in your own words. Say when you notice it and what it keeps you from doing. You can describe it without finding a medical term for it.
If you already have a diagnosis, bring the name and the record of who made it. A diagnosis is the clinician's name for the health problem they found.
Explain what you hope will change
Be specific about the change you want. Easier movement, less disruption at work or a clearer answer may matter more to you than a treatment name.
Ask how the clinician would judge progress. Ask what would count as a reason to rethink the plan.
Bring what has already been tried
Write down past care, what seemed to help and what did not. Bring any reports you have, rather than trying to recall each detail in the moment.
Keep the care options open
As checked on September 28, 2026, BPC-157 has no approved medical use in the US.
Medicine review is handled by FDA, a US agency. Ask the clinician to explain the other options for your problem and the evidence behind each one.