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Overview: a Framework for the Discussion of Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis

Overview: a Framework for the Discussion of Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis Curr Sleep Medicine Rep (2017) 3:263–271 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-017-0092-1 SLEEP RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS (MS BADR, SECTION EDITOR) Overview: a Framework for the Discussion of Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis Tiffany J. Braley Published online: 28 October 2017 Springer International Publishing AG 2017 . . Abstract Keywords Multiple sclerosis Fatigue, sleepiness . . Purpose of Review This review will focus on the causes, con- Obstructive sleep apnea Insomnia Restless legs syndrome sequences, workup, and treatment of sleep-disordered breath- ing, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome in patients with MS. An approach to the discussion of sleep problems and associ- Introduction ated symptoms with MS patients, to facilitate timely and ac- curate diagnosis, is emphasized. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory dis- Recent Findings Recent research suggests that sleep- ease of the brain and spinal cord. This debilitating neurologic disordered breathing, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome disorder affects nearly half a million Americans, and is the disproportionately affect patients with MS and contribute to leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young adults. substantial morbidity in this population. The female to male ratio is approximately 2–3:1. Depending Summary Sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, and rest- on which region of the nervous system is affected, MS patients less http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Sleep Medicine Reports Springer Journals

Overview: a Framework for the Discussion of Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis

Braley, Tiffany
Current Sleep Medicine Reports , Volume 3 (4) – Oct 28, 2017
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Medicine & Public Health; Internal Medicine; General Practice / Family Medicine; Otorhinolaryngology; Neurology; Cardiology; Psychiatry
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Curr Sleep Medicine Rep (2017) 3:263–271 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-017-0092-1 SLEEP RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS (MS BADR, SECTION EDITOR) Overview: a Framework for the Discussion of Sleep in Multiple Sclerosis Tiffany J. Braley Published online: 28 October 2017 Springer International Publishing AG 2017 . . Abstract Keywords Multiple sclerosis Fatigue, sleepiness . . Purpose of Review This review will focus on the causes, con- Obstructive sleep apnea Insomnia Restless legs syndrome sequences, workup, and treatment of sleep-disordered breath- ing, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome in patients with MS. An approach to the discussion of sleep problems and associ- Introduction ated symptoms with MS patients, to facilitate timely and ac- curate diagnosis, is emphasized. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory dis- Recent Findings Recent research suggests that sleep- ease of the brain and spinal cord. This debilitating neurologic disordered breathing, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome disorder affects nearly half a million Americans, and is the disproportionately affect patients with MS and contribute to leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young adults. substantial morbidity in this population. The female to male ratio is approximately 2–3:1. Depending Summary Sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, and rest- on which region of the nervous system is affected, MS patients less

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