Building Your Personal Condition List

 

Why a Personal Condition List Matters

Having a single, curated health record — a “personal health history” — helps you and any provider see the full pattern of what’s happened (symptoms, treatments, reactions) rather than fragments spread across different visits.  

For people with complex or chronic issues, having a comprehensive but clear summary reduces confusion, speeds up accurate recognition, and avoids repeated tests or mis‑diagnoses.  

It gives you personal clarity: a way to track which symptoms or treatments correlate, notice patterns (for example, what triggers inflammation or flare‑ups, what precedes nervous system spikes or gut reactions), and have data for your “pattern‑mapping” approach.

What to Include:
Template Reference Sheet

 

 

 

Section

Data / Fields to Fill In

Why It Matters

Basic Info

Name, Date of Birth, Emergency Contact, Blood Type (if known), Primary Care / Specialist Contacts (name, role, contact info)

Provides clarity and ensures critical info is ready when needed (new provider, emergency, paperwork) MedlinePlus+1

Chronic / Current Conditions

Condition name; Date diagnosed or first noticed; Summary of symptoms; Severity & frequency; Notes on what makes it better or worse

Helps map patterns across time (flare‑ups, triggers, recovery) so you can spot recurring drivers rather than chasing random symptoms.

Past Medical History

Any surgeries, hospitalizations, major illnesses; Date(s); Outcomes or complications; Past diagnoses (even if resolved)

Provides important context — some old events shape current vulnerabilities or sensitivities. Heidi AI+1

Medications, Supplements & Treatments

Name, dose, start date, frequency, prescriber; Any past medications/supplements + reason for stopping; Reactions or side effects observed

So that any provider (or you during self‑tracking) sees what you tried, how you responded — avoids repeated trial/error. Harvard Health+1

Allergies / Sensitivities / Intolerances

Substance (food, drug, environmental), Type of reaction, Date first noted, Severity

Important for avoiding triggers, especially when gut/inflammation/sensitivity is part of the pattern. Heidi AI+1

Recurrent Symptoms / Patterns Log

Date, Symptom(s), Severity, Context (hydration, food, stress level, sleep, recent treatments)

Critical for “pattern mapping” — helps connect external/internal events with body responses.

Lab & Test Results / Biomarkers

Test name, date, result values, interpreting lab ranges, notes (context: fasting, hydration, stress)

Useful baseline — shows trends (improving, worsening), helps detect drift rather than “snapshot” chaos. Solace Health+1

Lifestyle & Modifiers

Sleep habits, hydration patterns, diet patterns, stressors, major life changes, environmental exposures

Because your internal signals are impacted by lifestyle variables — helps see what pushes system toward balance or overload.

Provider Notes / Visit History

Date of visit, Provider name & role, Main concerns, What was done/tested/prescribed, What worked / What didn’t

Useful to recall decisions, avoid repeating mistakes, ensure continuity if switching providers. Johns Hopkins Medicine+1

Personal Observations / Self‑Insight Notes

Emotional state, autonomic symptoms (heart rhythm shifts, muscle tension, gut changes), triggers discovered, reflections on what body was telling you

Matches your lived‑experience / pattern‑mapping framework — helps you trust internal feedback, detect subtle trends, and guide next steps.