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People with ongoing health issues struggle to find symptom trackers that fit

People managing chronic illness, HRT, or recurring mental-health symptoms want to record changes over time, notice patterns, or bring useful context to appointments. Existing apps may not fit their needs or may feel poorly designed, while keeping a paper diary or adapting a planner can be tedious. Some also want help pacing activity, but a tracker should not present itself as a medical authority.

For people managing chronic illness and recurring symptoms. Mentioned from Feb 2024 to May 2026 on Bluesky and Hacker News.

10 different people described this problem in 10 separate discussions.

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Indie fit
4.0/10
Pain
6.2/10
Frequency
8.6/10
Willingness to pay
3.2/10
Momentum
5.0/10
Who pays
Consumers
Competition
High
Build difficulty
Medium

What people said

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  1. Honestly wondering why someone hasn't come out with a Zoe-type tracker to inform HRT. I'd pay for that shit, and I reckon a lot of other folk would too
    soapachu.bsky.social on BlueskyFeb 2024Asked for a toolWould pay
  2. I have tried so many over the years and I just can't find one that works. Contemplating going back to a bujo for this but would rather not
    wcforager.bsky.social on BlueskyOct 2025Asked for a toolWants to switch
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