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The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body

Christine Gustafson2022-01-12T21:36:02-08:00January 12, 2022|Categories: Free Resources, MS Resource, MS Self-Care, Multiple Sclerosis|

Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D.O. — Written by Stephanie Watson and Kristeen Cherney — Updated on December 15, 2021 If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, you already know how you’ll feel the next [...]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

In MS, the immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between your brain and the rest of your body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent damage or deterioration of the nerves.

Signs and symptoms of MS vary widely and depend on the amount of nerve damage and which nerves are affected. Some people with severe MS may lose the ability to walk independently or at all, while others may experience long periods of remission without any new symptoms.

There’s no cure for multiple sclerosis. However, treatments can help speed recovery from attacks, modify the course of the disease and manage symptoms.

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body

What is Multiple sclerosis (MS)?