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Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Treating The Complications

Treating the Complications

Fatigue

Fatigue affects at least two-thirds of patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise programs scheduled early in the day have been helpful for patients who can participate. Preventing overheating can improve fatigue.

Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec) is a promising drug that promotes long-lasting wakefulness and is currently...

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Expert & Community Posts

Fatigue and Sleepiness in Multiple Sclerosis

By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...understanding of a condition known as Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, another distinction in MS... Read more »

What is motor weakness? Same as muscle weakness?

By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...worsen during a migraine attack. When the headache is severe I am hardly able to walk. Is this... Read more »

Is My Bladder Weak?

By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert

I was recently asked about "weak bladders", so I thought I'd write about the two most common types... Read more »

Gene Variant Linked to Narcolepsy

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...experience sudden muscle weakness and extreme daytime sleepiness that can result in them falling... Read more »

Fall Prevention Includes Safety-Proofing Your Home

By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...falls; but other things like medications, muscle weakness, and poor balance can cause falls as... Read more »

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Narcolepsy: Introduction

...appear as passing weakness or affecting only the eyelids and face. They may, on the other hand, be so severe that they weaken the whole body. The most severe form is called status cataplectics,... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Symptoms

...metabolism slows, causing mental and physical sluggishness. Myxedema, a medical emergency, is the most severe form of hypothyroidism.A problem with the thyroid itself (primary) or malfunction of... Read more »

Narcolepsy: Diagnosis

...diagnoses of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which are treated with potent antipsychotic drugs that have severe side effects and are useless for narcolepsy.Ruling out Epilepsy. Narcolepsy can... Read more »

Insomnia: Medications

...consequences are unknown. High doses have been associated with the following adverse events:Mental impairmentSevere headachesNightmaresInteractions with other drugs are not completely known.... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Prognosis

...Sleep apnea doubles the risk for stroke. The worse the sleep apnea, the greater the risk; moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea can triple the risk of stroke. Sleep apnea is also associated... Read more »

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