Management of fatigue in persons with multiple sclerosis

Front Neurol. 2014 Sep 15:5:177. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2014.00177. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Despite advances in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, fatigue continues to be the disabling symptom in persons with MS (pwMS), affecting almost 80% of pwMS. In current practice, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are used in combination, encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach. The body of research investigating the effect of these interventions is growing. This review systematically evaluated the existing evidence on the effectiveness and safety of different interventions currently applied for the management of fatigue in person with multiple sclerosis in improving patient outcomes, to guide treating clinicians.

Keywords: disability; fatigue; multiple sclerosis; rehabilitation outcomes; symptomatic treatment.

Publication types

  • Review