Effects on Life

• Ability To FunctionImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Bart Everson
  
  The fatigue experienced from MS interferes with a person's ability to function at home, school and work. It is one of the primary causes of departing early from the workplace.
  
  

Unique Type

• LassitudeImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Drew Herron
  
  A fatigue referred to as lassitude is unique to people with MS. It tends to worsen as the day progresses, comes easily and suddenly, is aggravated by heat and is more severe than other forms of fatigue.
  
  

Side Effect

• Bladder ProblemsImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Karen Rustad
  
  People with MS tend to have bladder problems which can wake them up numerous times during the night. They suffer from sleep deprivation, which adds to the fatigue.
  
  

Tired Even With Sleep

• Still Tired After A Good Nights SleepImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of katherine raz
  
  Fatigue from MS strikes as an overwhelming sense of tiredness for no apparent reason. This happens even with little activity.
  
  

Without Warning

• Pulled the PlugImage by Flickr.com, courtesy of Vinay Deep
  
  MS fatigue can be constant, making everything more of an effort. It is a feeling of complete tiredness that arrives without warning, as if someone pulled your energy plug.