Questions for your doctor

Most people leave the office thinking, "I forgot to ask about that." Pick your situation, check what you want to ask, and bring the list with you.

Starting out
New to MS, or new to this doctor
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You just got diagnosed
Questions for the early days after hearing "you have MS"
You're meeting a new doctor
Questions for a first neurology visit
Something's happening
A scan, an infusion, or a possible flare
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Something feels off today
Questions when you think you might be in a flare
You just had an MRI
Questions to make sense of your scan
You're about to get an infusion
Questions for Ocrevus, Tysabri, and other IV DMT appointments
Daily symptoms
What MS is actually doing to you right now
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Your fatigue is wrecking everything
Questions when exhaustion is running your life
Your brain feels foggy
Questions about memory, focus, and thinking changes
You're in pain or muscles keep seizing up
Questions about nerve pain, spasms, and stiffness
You can't sleep
Questions about insomnia, restless legs, and waking up tired
Your mood has changed
Questions about depression, anxiety, and emotional changes
Intimacy has changed
Questions about sexual function, libido, and sensation
Life & admin
Treatment, lifestyle, insurance, work, family planning
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You're curious about medications
Questions about DMTs and treatment choices
You're trying to live your life with MS
Questions about exercise, travel, alcohol, and everyday choices
Insurance is driving you crazy
Questions about coverage, appeals, and assistance
You're due for your yearly check-up
Big-picture questions for your annual visit
Work is getting hard with MS
Questions about accommodations and planning ahead
You're thinking about pregnancy
Questions about DMTs, risk, and breastfeeding