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Tired, exhausted, or a question of MS and fatigue

May 15, 2018 / Ian Franks / 1 Comment

I am still tired, still overtired, as I slowly recover from a bout of fatigue. Regular readers may have noticed that my posts have been a little sporadic lately. Fatigue has been the reason. Of course, it is more than tiredness, more than exhaustion. It is debilitating. So, what is it? Personal experience tells me … Continue reading Tired, exhausted, or a question of MS and fatigue

Fatigue makes it difficult to push on

January 12, 2018 / Ian Franks / 6 Comments

I love writing. No surprise there, it has after all been a major part of my life. But, today, it’s not so easy because I have been hit by a bout of fatigue. Fatigue is just one possible aspect of multiple sclerosis – but there are plenty of other causes too. And for anyone fortunate … Continue reading Fatigue makes it difficult to push on

Handling sleep and rest with MS

August 25, 2016 / Ian Franks / 3 Comments

Sleep, rest, tiredness, and fatigue. How many times have we heard those talked about in the same breath as multiple sclerosis? So often that they are getting somewhat repetitive and tiring, or should that be tiresome? If I dare say that! Rest is very important, getting at least eight hours’ sleep at night is just … Continue reading Handling sleep and rest with MS

Danger of ‘silent’ heart attacks is lack of recognition

May 19, 2016 / Ian Franks / Leave a comment

There is no doubt that heart disease is a killer. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, it is the biggest killer - and is responsible for nearly half the deaths (48.6%) of all the 10 leading causes. Some years ago I had a heart attack although there were no obvious signs at the … Continue reading Danger of ‘silent’ heart attacks is lack of recognition

MS and fatigue linked with sleep apnea

May 10, 2016 / Ian Franks / 3 Comments

At the end of last month, this blog focused on the problem of restless legs syndrome, including the knock-on effects of disturbed sleep and increased fatigue for those living with multiple sclerosis. Of course, sleep problems and fatigue are often parts of life that those of us with MS have to deal with on an … Continue reading MS and fatigue linked with sleep apnea

Taking the rough with the smooth

February 18, 2016 / Ian Franks / 3 Comments

As everyone affected by multiple sclerosis knows, whether living with it personally or because someone close to you has it, there will be good and bad times. Some may be limited to a day; others can be much longer. Since forsaking the cloudy skies and rain of Britain for the sunnier and drier climes of … Continue reading Taking the rough with the smooth

MS: Symptoms vary and can be hidden from view

January 13, 2016 / Ian Franks / Leave a comment

  Recently, I have been asked to explain what MS is - but that is really impossible apart from saying it is a neurological illness. I could talk about loss of parts of the myelin sheath but there are others far better qualified to do that. Let me be clear, I only know about MS … Continue reading MS: Symptoms vary and can be hidden from view

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