Kessler Foundation study shows poor sleep contributes to MS-related fatigue

http://ekaweb01.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-08/kf-kfs081715.php

Public Release: 17-Aug-2015
Kessler Foundation study shows poor sleep contributes to MS-related fatigue
Sleep disturbances are under recognized factor in debilitating secondary fatigue in people with MS
Kessler Foundation

Review of the pertinent literature showed that sleep may be the dominant factor in fatigue in MS. This was also the finding in Dr. Strober's study of 107 employed individuals with MS of whom 61% reported poor sleep. Sleep disturbances accounted for 25% of the variance in fatigue in this subset; depression accounted for another 7%.

"Fatigue is detrimental to daily functioning and well being," noted Dr. Strober. "It clearly interferes with a person's ability to participate fully in the community and the workplace. If we can determine what contributes to fatigue in MS, we can improve quality of life and keep people engaged in work and social activities. Routine screening for sleep problems and treatment of sleep disturbances may reduce fatigue and its debilitating effects."

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