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Miami, FL

Caffeine may help with MS-related fatigue and focus, but it can also affect sleep, bladder function, and anxiety; all symptoms many people with MS are already managing. This article explores what the research says about caffeine and MS.

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How does caffeine affect your MS symptoms? Share what works, or doesn’t, for you.

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Caffeine and Multiple Sclerosis: 8 Things To Know | MyMSTeam
Caffeine and Multiple Sclerosis: 8 Things To Know | MyMSTeam
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Members shared a range of personal experiences on how caffeine affects their MS symptoms, with some reporting no issues drinking coffee or... Read more

Members shared a range of personal experiences on how caffeine affects their MS symptoms, with some reporting no issues drinking coffee or soda daily and others noticing real drawbacks. Several members described specific effects like increased bladder urgency, shakier legs, more back pain, and even unexpected sleepiness from too much caffeine. A recurring theme was that caffeine affects everyone with MS differently, making personal trial and observation the best guide.

A MyMSTeam Member

Oh my Jessica, that's rather odd.

October 13
A MyMSTeam Member

Caffeine affects my bladder-have to go every hour until the alertness wears off.

September 30
A MyMSTeam Member

I cup of coffee a day, no soda ever!

September 28
A MyMSTeam Member

I drink coffee and soda every day and have never had any problem with my M. S.

September 28
A MyMSTeam Member

I know, huh?🤔

October 14

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