MS symptoms: MS Fatigue & Body Temperature

HeatResearchers have finally proven what those of us with MS have always known, body temperature & fatigue are linked. Kessler Foundation published a study on the topic on February 21, 2014. With 50 RRMS, 40 controls and 22 SPMS patients participating in the study they were able to say that resting body temperature does affect the level of fatigue experienced by RRMS patients. Their research indicated that “cooling garments and antipyretics” have been effective at reducing MS fatigue.

Read more about the research at: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140318154933.htm. Image from: arribadelaroca-shelby.blogspot.com.

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Melissa Cook
Melissa Cook is the author of www.MSsymptoms.me. As a retired high school teacher and school district administrator, she chooses to share her MS story in hopes of benefiting others.