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Members discussed what causes and worsens MS fatigue, with stress, pain, and overexertion coming up as common triggers for many in the... Read more

Members discussed what causes and worsens MS fatigue, with stress, pain, and overexertion coming up as common triggers for many in the community. Several members shared personal strategies that have helped them manage their energy, including light exercise, dietary adjustments, planned rest periods, medications like Provigil and Ritalin, and advice from an occupational therapist to do something enjoyable even when tired. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of fatigue, especially the guilt of resting and feeling misunderstood by family members who don't see it as a real symptom.