Poor Sleep Common in MS, Linked to Fatigue, Depression, and Anxiety

[Marco]

Poor sleep quality is very common among patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) or clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), and is associated with a lower quality of life, and greater fatigue, depression and anxiety, according to a real-world study in patients treated with Betaferon (interferon beta-1b).


Sleep issues, which can affect quality of life, disease severity, and flare-ups, are common in MS patients. Accordingly, fatigue, which is closely related to sleep disturbances, occurs in nearly 80 percent of MS patients.

https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.c...nxiety-study/?

[pennstater]

I had a sleep study done when on Rebif. Interesting conclusion - spent decent amount of time in REM but restless leg syndrome.

I have always been a restless sleeper, from grade school on up. Current neuro wants another study since it has been over 10 years. But he said restless leg also may have a connection to sleep apnea, so he wants to see what may be contributing to fatigue. I was surprised about sleep apnea, I don't snore. But wants to check.

[Carolinemf]

Thanks for continuing to educate us marco.

I thank all the gods that may exist for the unique advice of an elderly doc who recommended i try some thing different to get a decent sleep a few years a go.

As long as i stick to my regime i can function and actually behave amiably rather than trudging on through life like life it self is a chore.

A good sleep, including REM sleep and rest if needed during the day is so important to quality of life and to minimising symptoms and sensations.

I read somewhere once that dreaming was the human equivalent to defragging a computer.
I had gone years without defragging as far as i know.
Now i dream so much that its hard to remember them all and if i have to cut short me sleep for some reason and i don't get to dream i really notice it during the day.Fatigued and grumpy and in pain.
Thanks again,
Caroline

[MarkLavelle]

I read somewhere once that dreaming was the human equivalent to defragging a computer.

The latest theory I heard is that REM is just your brain's way of shivering (and has nothing to do with memory or other 'maintenance' functions)!

[Carolinemf]

Darn it,
It sounded quite romantic to think that dreaming could be responsible for improving life and other bodily functions.

[MarkLavelle]

Don't despair! It's only a theory!