Tips on Making the Most of Your Clinic Appointment: cont'd from page 6

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3. Please tell us if you don’t understand something: We spend many years learning medical terminology and speak all day with other doctors in medical language. Occasionally we mistakenly slip into our technical jargon—which we certainly don’t expect you to be experts on—so please ask us to explain if something sounds unfamiliar. Also, if you don’t understand how a medication works, or what kind of treatment we are talking about, just ask us to explain.
   
4. Write it all down: Ask your doctor for a piece of paper and pen so that you can write any new information down. Ask your doctor for good sources of information from the clinic, the community and the internet.
   
5. Request another appointment: Some appointments feel rushed and confusing, because there’s so much information to absorb and so much to talk about. Feel free to request another appointment. You can use this appointment to ask more questions.

How to Make the Most of a Nap*

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A nap is any quiet rest period—not necessarily sleep—during daylight hours when you’d normally be awake. Naps are helpful only if they don’t interfere with your nighttime sleep.

Where: A sofa, recliner, a bed (on top of, not under, the bed covers). You can even nap with your head down on a desk How often: One to three times per day (daylight hours), when you’d normally be active How long: 10–30 minutes, as often as three times per day 1–2 hours, not more than once per day	Helpful hints: Turn TV and music off or go to a quiet environment Loosen tight clothes (don't put on sleepwear) Dim the lights; if you can't do that, face a corner or use an eye mask Close curtains or blinds Use light covers or sweater or jacket to avoid getting chilled or overheated
*National Multiple Sclerosis Society, (2005) Fatigue: What You Should Know A guide for People with Multiple Sclerosis, http://www.nationalmssociety.org/pdf/Brochures/pvafatigue.pdf