Hello nice too meet you. I too keep a journal at first i was keeping tract every day but now it's whenever. I always make sure i date it this way it shows how long it has been since last jounal was made, i keep track of pain level, sleep or lack of, activites that may have brought on pain, medications old and new even doc appointments are a good idea, it;s whatever you feel you need to put in it. My family doc has never seen my journal but i started it cause i am applying for disablity and thought it would help and to keep track of things. Take care Twiggy2