What Does Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue Feel Like?
While everyone experiences being tired occasionally, the fatigue associated with MS has certain characteristics, including:- Occurring daily
- May be present in the morning, even after a good nights sleep
- Worsens as the day progresses
- Aggravated by heat and humidity
- Comes on suddenly
- More severe than normal fatigue and more likely to interfere with daily life
- Feeling of heaviness in the arms and legs
- Worsening of other symptoms, such as problems with balance or vision, or slurring speech
- Difficulty concentrating
- Vertigo or dizziness
- Headaches
- Feeling ill, like you have the flu
- Depression
Learn More
Read these articles to learn more about MS-related fatigue:-
Causes of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
Sources:
Turkington, Carol. The A to Z of Multiple Sclerosis. New York: Checkmark Books. 2005.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Fatigue

