![]() ![]() MS fatigue can be very debilitating and, unlike ‘ordinary’ fatigue, it can take a long time to recover from. MS fatigue can be physical and mental it saps energy in an instant and can stop you from completing tasks. This type of tiredness can still affect you, but MS fatigue goes beyond that. MS fatigue is more than the tiredness that everybody feels after exertion or missing a good night’s sleep. How is MS fatigue different to ordinary fatigue? Other medical conditions can also cause or worsen MS fatigue. MS fatigue may also occur as a side effect of some medications or from inactivity, stress, poor diet or an infection. For instance, MS symptoms such as depression, pain or sleep disturbance from spasms or incontinence can all make MS fatigue worse. Secondary MS fatigue occurs from the effects of living with MS. Muscle weakness and cognitive demands are also affected by the changes in the brain, so they too use more energy, which can lead to MS fatigue. As a result, your body has to work harder to function, which can lead to a build-up of MS fatigue. The damage affects the nerves by interrupting messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Primary MS fatigue is due to changes in the brain and damage to the central nervous system. ![]() It is thought to result from a range of different factors, partly caused by MS itself (known as primary fatigue) and partly by other factors (secondary fatigue). The causes of MS fatigue are not yet well understood. This guide is packed full of tips for managing MS fatigue, including exercises you can do at home and a fatigue diary. To find out more about MS fatigue, download the guide Fatigue: an invisible symptom of MSand keep reading below. The reality is that every definition is correct because the experience is subjective and everyone experiences MS fatigue differently. It is often described as heavy tiredness (lassitude), general weakness or lack of energy but for some it may be described as total exhaustion. This can make it difficult to understand or explain to others who may interpret it in the wrong way. MS fatigue is not only difficult to define but it is an invisible symptom (in other words, others can’t see it). ![]()
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