How to Describe MS Fatigue
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of MS. It occurs in about 80 percent of the people who are afflicted with this disease. There are different types of fatigue that occur with MS.
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Effects on Life
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Ability To Function The fatigue experienced from MS interferes with a person's ability to function at home, school and work. It is one of the primary causes of departing early from the workplace.
Unique Type
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Lassitude A fatigue referred to as lassitude is unique to people with MS. It tends to worsen as the day progresses, comes easily and suddenly, is aggravated by heat and is more severe than other forms of fatigue.
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Side Effect
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Bladder Problems People with MS tend to have bladder problems which can wake them up numerous times during the night. They suffer from sleep deprivation, which adds to the fatigue.
Tired Even With Sleep
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Still Tired After A Good Nights Sleep Fatigue from MS strikes as an overwhelming sense of tiredness for no apparent reason. This happens even with little activity.
Without Warning
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Pulled the Plug MS fatigue can be constant, making everything more of an effort. It is a feeling of complete tiredness that arrives without warning, as if someone pulled your energy plug.
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