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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is frequently associated with sleep disturbances.
  • These sleep issues contribute to fatigue and other chronic symptoms in MS patients.
  • Sleep disorders are often overlooked and untreated in the MS population, despite their impact on fatigue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current data on sleep disorders in multiple sclerosis.
  • To provide a practical approach for identifying and evaluating common sleep problems in MS.
  • To highlight research gaps and future directions at the intersection of sleep and MS.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on sleep disturbances in MS.
  • Synthesis of current understanding of sleep disorder prevalence and impact.
  • Development of a clinical approach for screening and diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Sleep disturbances are common in MS and exacerbate fatigue.
  • Fatigue in MS is often misattributed, leading to untreated sleep disorders.
  • Screening for sleep complaints is crucial for MS patient care.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing sleep disorders presents a key opportunity to manage fatigue in MS.
  • Healthcare providers need to be proficient in screening for sleep problems in MS patients.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and treat sleep-MS interactions.