Prevalence of sleep problems in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Bamer, Alyssa M.; Johnson, Kurt; Amtmann, Dagmar; Kraft, George H.

doi:10.1177/1352458508092807

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“…In a large study of more than thousand individuals with MS, prevalence of moderate or severe sleep problems was more than 50% [62]. The most common symptoms are difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, frequent awakenings because of leg cramps and discomfort, snoring and nocturia [63].…”

Section: Sleep Disordersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

Adamec

Habek

2013

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Section: Sleep Disordersmentioning

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Autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

Adamec

Habek

2013

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery

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“…Conditions associated with fatigue among those with MS include mood and sleep disorders. Sleep disturbance, with a prevalence of 51.5%, 38 may be due to leg spasms, pain, immobility, nocturia, or medication 39 and can consist definitions of RRMS and SPMS, RRMS generally indicates disease relapses with full recovery or with sequelae and residual deficit upon recovery, while SPMS indicates progression with or without occasional relapses, minor remissions, and plateaus. 2 Some of the study participants may have been undergoing a transition in disease classification from RRMS to SPMS.…”

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Monitoring My Multiple Sclerosis

Gulick¹,

Namey²,

Halper³

2011

International Journal of MS Care

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Optimal health of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be promoted by patients' sharing of health information gained through periodic self-monitoring with their health-care providers. The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable self-administered scale to obtain information about MS patients' health status and the impact of the disease on their daily lives. We named this scale "Monitoring My Multiple Sclerosis" (MMMS) Analysis of variance demonstrated that the total scale and the Physical subscale, but not the Relationships subscale, showed significantly worse functioning for patients with either moderate or severe disability as measured by the PDDS than for patients with mild disability (P < .001). The Cognitive/Mental subscale showed significantly worse functioning for patients with moderate disability than for patients with mild disability (P < .05). However, the Energy subscale showed significantly worse functioning among moderately disabled patients than among severely disabled patients (P < .01). Independent t tests demonstrated that patients classified as having secondary progressive multiple sclerosis had significantly worse scores on the total MMMS (P < .05) and the Physical subscale (P < .001) than those classified as having relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. The MMMS demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity and is recommended for use by MS patients and their health-care providers as a mechanism to promote the sharing of health information, to the benefit of both patients and providers. Int J MS Care. 2011;13:137-145.. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), with onset usually occurring during young adulthood. 1 The disease is initially characterized by relapsing-remitting symptoms in most patients and may later take a progressive course. 2,3 The symptoms and signs of MS reflect the CNS area of neural impairment. 1 Neural impairment in the cerebrum affects cognition; cerebellum impairment affects balance and produces tremors; brainstem impairment is associated with diplopia, vertigo, and impaired speech and swallowing; and spinal cord impairment causes weakness, stiffness, painful spasms, bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and constipation. These symptoms are reflected in accumulating disabilities experienced by the person with MS that affect physical, social, and cognitive/mental functioning.Currently there is no cure for MS, although there are many partially effective treatments and interventions that focus on symptom management. Because of the great variability in symptoms and disabling conditions experienced by MS patients, ongoing monitoring of physical, social, and cognitive/mental functioning is important to determine both appropriate counseling and treatment and the effectiveness of such interventions. Self-monitoring by MS patients who then share health-related information with their health-care providers holds promise for controlling or alleviating symptoms, resulting in ...

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“…Approximately 60% of patients with MS report sleep disturbances and poor sleep quality 174, 175. Sleep disorders, such as circadian rhythm sleep disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder, are more frequent in MS patients relative to healthy control subjects, especially in those who experience severe fatigue 176, 177.…”

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Western lifestyle and immunopathology of multiple sclerosis

Matveeva

Bogie

Hendriks

et al. 2018

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences

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There is increasing evidence for a sudden and unprecedented rise in the incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Westernized countries over the past decades, emphasizing the role of environmental factors. Among many candidates, rapid changes in dietary habits seem to play a role in the pathogenesis of MS. Here, we summarize and discuss the available evidence for the role of dietary nutrients, such as table salt, fatty acids, and flavonoids, in the development and pathogenesis of MS. We also discuss new and emerging risk factors accompanying Western lifestyle, such as shift work, sleep, and circadian disruption.

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Prevalence of sleep problems in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Abstract: Background-Sleep disturbance in multiple sclerosis has received little research attention despite the potential influence it may have on disease impact.

Cited by 190 publications

References 10 publications

Autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

Autonomic dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

Monitoring My Multiple Sclerosis

Western lifestyle and immunopathology of multiple sclerosis

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