Do you lose weight with MS?

You might find you lose weight because of the way MS affects you. For example, problems with posture, swallowing, fatigue and tremor can all make shopping for, preparing or eating food more difficult. And your appetite can also be affected by stress, anxiety and depression, as well as certain drug treatments.

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Does MS cause weight changes?

Weight changes are common with multiple sclerosis (MS). The number on your scale might go up or down, depending on things like fatigue, depression, or medicine you take. But there are tips to try that can help keep your weight on an even keel.

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Are people with MS usually overweight?

67% of people with MS and 71% of controls without MS were either overweight or obese.

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Does MS affect metabolism?

The pathological process in MS is a dynamic process involving changes in cellular turnover and metabolism.

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What are worsening symptoms of MS?

Symptoms of advanced MS
  • Pain in muscles nerves and joints, and sensory changes.
  • Bladder and bowel problems including incontinence, urinary tract infections and constipation.
  • Limited mobility and weakness (upper body and legs). ...
  • Muscle spasms, cramps and stiffness.

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How does MS affect the gut?

New Study Suggests Pathway. The gut microbiome – millions of bacteria and other microbes that live in the intestines – is known to be altered in people with MS. A team from Rutgers University may have found how damaging immune activity in MS triggers these changes in gut bacteria.

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Why does MS make you gain weight?

There are a number of potential causes for weight gain when you have MS. These can include: Depression, anxiety and stress which can lead to unhealthy eating for comfort. MS symptoms such as fatigue and spasticity which can mean that you are more inclined to skip exercising, leading you to become less active over time.

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Is multiple sclerosis a big deal?

Multiple sclerosis is not generally the cause of death, but it can be a severely disabling condition. People with MS live slightly less long than those without the condition. This may be due to disease complications or other associated medical problems.

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What is the quality of life for someone with MS?

Most people with MS can expect to live as long as people without MS, but the condition can affect their daily life. For some people, the changes will be minor. For others, they can mean a loss of mobility and other functions.

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What is MS bloat?

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) struggle with intestinal issues. There is evidence of the link between gut health and MS. Bloating is a common result of these issues. It's super annoying and always happens at the worst time, such as when you're out and about or wearing something fitted to an event.

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Does MS show up in blood work?

Blood Tests: Currently, there are no definitive blood tests for diagnosing MS, but they can be used to rule out other conditions that may mimic MS symptoms, including Lyme disease, collagen-vascular diseases, rare hereditary disorders and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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How fast does MS progress?

Most symptoms develop abruptly, within hours or days. These attacks or relapses of MS typically reach their peak within a few days at most and then resolve slowly over the next several days or weeks so that a typical relapse will be symptomatic for about eight weeks from onset to recovery. Resolution is often complete.

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Does MS make you look puffy?

Although demyelination may not directly cause facial swelling, people with MS may find themselves at a higher risk of facial swelling from the development of secondary diseases and the treatments they take to manage their MS.

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What does MS stiffness feel like?

Both muscle spasms and stiffness can be painful, though they are not always. You might feel the dull ache of stiff muscles, or a sharper pain if they spasm. Muscle problems can also interfere with good posture, causing back pain, for example. If pain is an issue for you, let your doctor or MS nurse know.

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What is the life expectancy of a female with MS?

Multiple sclerosis itself is not usually lethal, but it can increase the risk of long-term complications, such as infections or trouble swallowing, that can potentially shorten survival. On average, longevity is about five to 10 years shorter in people with MS.

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What is the average life expectancy for MS?

Average life span of 25 to 35 years after the diagnosis of MS is made are often stated. Some of the most common causes of death in MS patients are secondary complications resulting from immobility, chronic urinary tract infections, compromised swallowing and breathing.

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How long can you have MS without knowing?

How long can MS go undiagnosed? MS is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, but it can go undetected for years. In fact, a 2021 study suggested that many people with MS experience disease symptoms several years before being officially diagnosed with the disease.

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Why do people with MS not wear shoes?

A lesser-known symptom: skin sensitivity

For some with MS the feeling of shoes may hurt or make us feel off balance. So today I was me. Barefoot." The reality for many people with MS is that bare skin can sometimes be an absolute necessity, not only for our feet but for other body parts as well.

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Is MS caused by poor diet?

The countries where MS is common are also known for having diets high in saturated fats, animal fats and dairy products. However, these factors alone are not enough to cause MS. There is no direct link from eating the 'wrong' foods to getting MS.

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What does back pain from MS feel like?

Medical professionals refer to this pain as neuropathic pain. It is one of the most common symptoms of MS that can dramatically reduce a person's quality of life. This type of pain can occur all over the body. If a person has neuropathic pain in their back, it can manifest as a sharp, stabbing, or shooting sensation.

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What organ does multiple sclerosis affect?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can affect the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

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What organ does MS affect?

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

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Can MS cause a lazy bowel?

Overview. Bowel dysfunction can cause a great deal of discomfort and embarrassment, and can aggravate other MS symptoms such as spasticity or bladder dysfunction. Constipation, loss of control of the bowels, and diarrhea are among the bowel problems that can occur in MS (. pdf).

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