carry large loads or spend too much time hunched over their workstations.
5. Eat With A Purpose
When you need to manage fatigue, being more mindful with your eating can help. Instead of having three large meals daily, which can make you sluggish, focus on small energy-rich meals throughout the day.
Studies show that a diet that focuses on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains usually contributes to your overall health. Being healthier, in general, can improve your energy, how you deal with stress, and your physical activity. Avoiding heavy meals before bed, alcohol, and caffeine also helps you reduce those sleepless nights.
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When You Need To See Your Doctor
While fatigue and sleeping problems can be associated with MS, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell your doctor about them. These issues can be a sign that your illness is worsening and needs to be managed differently.
For example, lesions on certain areas of the brain can interfere with sleep. There are also cases where your fatigue and sleeplessness aren’t directly related to MS. Depression, stress, and sleep disorders can be at the root of your problems too. As long as you’re experiencing fatigue and having trouble with sleep, you need to talk to your doctor.
People who are living with MS typically make a number of lifestyle changes to manage the disease well. Chronic fatigue and sleeplessness are a reality for many of them. If you’re dealing with them as well, the tips listed here should be able to help. You should still talk to your doctor, though.