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Can you run if you have multiple sclerosis?
Running is possible if you have MS spasticity. It’s about knowing your symptoms and listening to your body when it tells you it can’t exercise today, but even on good days stretching thoroughly pre-run is especially important.
Does MS fatigue ever go away?
Though its severity may change from day to day, it doesn’t go away, possibly because it’s caused by MS and its related symptoms. Bring fatigue to life. Share with others what fatigue feels like, not just what’s hard to do because of it.
Can running make MS worse?
For someone with MS , exercise that’s too aggressive can bring on severe fatigue and injury and exacerbate symptoms. Though regular aerobic exercise can increase strength and balance, improve bowel and bladder control, and decrease spasticity related to MS , it can backfire if you don’t take a gentler approach.
How do I stop feeling tired with MS?
- A common symptom. Almost everyone who has multiple sclerosis (MS) also has fatigue.
- A different kind of tired.
- Tip 1: Exercise often.
- Tip 2: Conserve your energy.
- Tip 3: Stay cool.
- Tip 4: Try therapy.
- Tip 5: Regulate your sleep.
- Tip 6: Limit certain drinks.
What can you take for fatigue with MS?
Depending on what’s causing your MS fatigue, a doctor may prescribe:
- anti-inflammatory pain medications, like aspirin.
- amantadine (Gocovri), an antiviral drug that may help with MS fatigue.
- armodafinil (Nuvigil) or modafinil (Provigil), which are medications typically used to treat narcolepsy.
Why is my MS fatigue so bad?
Primary fatigue is thought to be due to nerve messages from your brain and spinal cord having to navigate the areas of damage caused by your MS. It takes more energy to send and deliver messages to other parts of the body, like the muscles in your arms and legs, causing a build-up of fatigue.
Can exercise cause MS relapse?
Fatigue is a common symptom of MS. If you have MS and constantly push yourself to go without sleep or overexert yourself physically or mentally, you may experience consequences. Exertion and fatigue can trigger a relapse or make flares last longer.