Multiple Sclerosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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Multiple Sclerosis: Now What?

Questions to ask after your diagnosis of multiple sclerosis:

What kind of multiple sclerosis do I have?
Could anything else be causing my symptoms?
Will I have new symptoms? Will they get worse over time?
What can I do at home to manage my symptoms?
What drugs and other treatments do you recommend for me?
How will I know if the drugs are working?
What side effects should I expect, and how should I handle them?
Can exercise or physical therapy help me feel better?
Will MS affect my sex life? Can I have children?
Are there any local support groups?

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