I also recommend using specific examples instead of adjectives. So instead of saying "I am tired," say "I can't get up the stairs without sitting down to rest." Instead of saying "my arms are weak," say "I can't blow-dry my hair for more than thirty seconds."

I learned this when my baby had GERD. Went to the doctor, said "he spits up a lot." "Oh, that's normal." Went back and said "he spit up 63 times yesterday." Ah hah.

Abby