Having MS, what kind of relationship should I have with my doctor?

Being a good patient is the other half of the patient-doctor relationship. While you should have a rapport that lets you call the doctor whenever you need, you should not overuse the phone. Don't make every symptom an emergency - it is not.

Give a new symptom two or three days before calling. It can, at least, wait until office hours. Prepare for the visit or phone call in advance by making notes on what is important to discuss and what questions you'd like to ask.

Remember, no question is too stupid to ask. But you don't want to keep calling the doctor back with "I'm sorry, but I forgot to mention ... " Keep notes of your own symptoms and the times and dates they appear and disappear. If you don't discuss each problem regularly, bring the log to your six-month checkup.

Take notes when you talk to the doctor so you don't have to call back and ask again. Finally, try not to be the type of patient who bad-mouths every other doctor. You may feel very frustrated over your previous medical care, but each new doctor doesn't want to hear who's on your blacklist.

Your medical records will speak for themselves. If your medical care has been horrendous, report it to the American Medical Association. But if it was a situation in which you were just frustrated by multiple sclerosis (MS) or your personality was incompatible with the doctor's, there's no reason to broadcast it all over the community.

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