Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about Reiter's syndrome:

1. Could my symptoms be due to Reiter's syndrome?
   
   
2. What else could explain my symptoms?
   
   
3. What diagnostic tests might I need to undergo?
   
   
4. How is this diagnosis confirmed?
   
   
5. How is Reiter's syndrome different from other kinds of arthritis?
   
   
6. Can I transmit Reiter's syndrome to another person?
   
   
7. What are the potential risks of these treatments?
   
   
8. What are the risks if I do not use these treatments?
   
   
9. Do I need to see an ophthalmologist, urologist, rheumatologist or other specialist?
   
   
10. Does having Reiter's syndrome put me at risk for other conditions?
    
    
11. If my symptoms go away now, can I get reinfected later?
    
    
12. How can I prevent Reiter's syndrome?