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Neurology
Sleep Medicine
Clinical Research

Background:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is frequently associated with sleep disorders, occurring at higher rates than in the general population.
Commonly reported sleep disorders in MS include sleep disordered breathing, insomnia, REM sleep behavior disorder, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome.
Fatigue, a primary MS symptom, is often linked to underlying sleep disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the association between sleep disorders and multiple sclerosis.
To discuss the relationship between sleep disruption and fatigue in MS patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies investigating sleep disorders in multiple sclerosis patients.
Analysis of the correlation between sleep disturbances and MS-related fatigue.

Main Results:

Sleep disorders are prevalent in the MS population, often remaining unrecognized.
A significant correlation exists between sleep disruption and the experience of fatigue in MS.

Conclusions:

Sleep disorders represent a significant, often overlooked, comorbidity in multiple sclerosis.
Addressing sleep disturbances may be crucial for improving the quality of life and managing fatigue in MS patients.