Sleep disorders are quite common among those living with multiple sclerosis. The sleep issues range from sleep apnea because of obstructed airways to insomnia due to pain, depression or anxiety. People with MS are also especially vulnerable to fatigue.
In general, Sleep Disorders are divided into conditions associated with Hypersomnia or Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Disorders involving Difficulty in Initiating or Maintaining Sleep, Sleep Scheduling Disorders and Parasomnias or odd problems that co-exist with the sleep state. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is well represented in…
BRIAN commented on Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis Angela, Your comment struck me as funny in a coincidental way. You posted…
Cathy, Health Guide, commented on Multiple Sclerosis and Sleep Disorders:… Great, in-depth post about sleep apnea. I also went…
Lisa Emrich, Health Guide, commented on Progressive Ms Hi Lynstace, I hear the frustration in your post. Although I do not have SPMS (still at…
Randy commented on Multiple Sclerosis Can Cause Society to… I'm a 51 old male mith ms, but I know what you mean.