Answering Viewers Questions: Fatigue & Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

In this video I answer viewers questions about two of the most common and difficult symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis, fatigue and depression. To learn more, start watching this vid right now!

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NOTE: Make sure to talk to your provider before ANY treatment decision. We hope to educate, empower and energize those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. This channel consists of a collection of formal lectures and informal video clips about MS to help education others. These videos do not provide medical advice and are for informational/educational purposes only. The videos are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen in any of our videos. They are just to help educate you about the condition guys!

[jackiegailfoil]

These two symptoms are what I struggle with most it's good to know that I am not alone

[l.a.w.]

By the way, a weighted blanket helps with numbness and tingling in the mornings!!! It’s not as debilitating!!

[msenitlifepattylong]

I beat up on the DAA (depression, anxiety, and anger) through planned weekly social activities and exercise now. It’s been really helpful to meet new people who didn’t know me before my dx. They see me differently and are always proud of my itty bitty improvements. They’re definitely a ‘pick-me-up’ on tough days reminding me that I’ve come a long ways so can defeat whatever is thrown my way.
Online support has also been extremely helpful in this battle!
Thanks for the Pro Tip about skipping a day when taking a stimulant. I take Modafinil and will discuss this with my doc!
Thanks again for your Videos and your support!! 🤗❤️❤️

[stjernoga]

I have been addicted to yoga it really helps for both body and soul 😊. Now i have been NEDA for three years, so grateful 🙏. Thanks for youre awesome videos

[gigih.]

Thank you so much for your channel! If only everyone could have a doctor as passionate, compassionate and knowledgeable as you! I am currently being tested for MS. I've had what I've called episodes for years. Vertigo, incredible fatigue, weakness-recently more in one leg, along with vision, balance and swallowing problems at various times. Lasts for days to weeks then goes away for months. Most recently my whole left side from my shoulder down went numb for 2 days. Had an MRI a week ago and the report showed lesions and demylinating disease was listed as a possible differential diagnoses. But I got a call saying everything looked good and no worries. During my initial visit, the Neurologist asked if I had depression and anxiety, which I occasionally do. I feel he's about to chalk up my symptoms to anxiety and depression when I go on the 14th of this month. Thanks again for all you do!

[ddDuncanson]

Great Video. Fatigue and Depression are major factors with my wife's PPMS

[lauraironstalksms]

I have severe fatigue & lassitude & some days it's too much to even get out of bed. People can talk about fatigue and tiredness but unless you have experienced this blood sucking, energy draining all consuming thing, you will never truly understand it. After 12 years now, all I say to family and friends is 'Lassie's here' and they know exactly what I mean and what support I need. Of all the things I go through with MS (and there's a lot) this has to be the worst and most debilitating for me. Funny thing is, I did't actually have fatigue until after my trial with Alemtuzumab?

[digger]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to help me/us understand this crazy disease. I don’t feel quite as scared, and it’s easier to accept what is happening to me. Thank you Dr Boster! 😊

[moonlookingforthesun]

Thanks a lot for this video 😍 I found out I had ms because of optic neuritis which led me to an MRI that showed some lesions on my brain (asymptomatic). I had a severe depressive episode few years before that lasted for some months (for no reason at all, I was 17 and happy honestly but I remember I've started to feel so tired and unmotivated) and then was fine after it. I've talked about it to my neurologist asking if it could have been caused by untreated brain inflammation but I wasn't even listened to lol. Even after spending almost 2 months half blind or being diagnosed didn't make me that depressed (clearly I was sad but depression is a looot physical).
I am sure there's a correlation honestly and videos like these really help me more. I wish you were my doctor. I'll continue following you 😊

[CesarLopez-uuqe]

Thanks Dr.B. from Dallas tx. A year being diagnosed with ms and depression was real bad for me

[carolemartin]

I think it's great that you are making these videos to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis. If all neurologist cared liked you we would have answers and not be left in the dark world. I have a question did you learn about the mental health impact of MS in school? This question is very important as i'm trying to figure out why no neurologist I have seen or met ever mentioned the mental health impact MS imposes on MS patients. Why is this important aspect of Ms not discussed?

[maggieservellon]

Great tips and tricks as always! Grateful for your passion to communicate to the MS world ways to make our lives more comfortable.

[austinolson]

MS is extremely confusing. I'm 19 years old now and everything started in April of this year. The one thing I can't seem to understand is that if "the more lesions you have the harder your brain has to work to send messages" and therefore you get more fatigued. Well I have 25 lesions on my brain and 8 on my spine, yet I never have any fatigue of any sort. As a matter of fact, lately I've been falling asleep around 11-12pm and waking up around 5am and feel completely energized, like a million bucks.

[johnscapino]

Thank you Dr. Boster for this great video.
I think we all are battling the fatigue along with the sensory issues.
Keep up the good work !!👍👍👍

[LH-zxbz]

Morning! Drug holiday is a great tip. Thank you.

[l.a.w.]

This presentation is one that addresses all of my concerns. Adderrall was prescribed and helped with my fatigue but exasperated anxiety. 😳 Definitely a psychiatrist is best BUT they don’t listen as well as primary care sometimes ijs

[elizabethhayes]

I started taking Levo-carnatine a couple months ago and I have definitely noticed a difference in my fatigue! It was a great recommendation 🙌 it’s inexpensive also which is a bonus!

[mneeraalnema]

thanks aloooot dr.b for all the information you are the best 🌷

[mclvgno]

I have moderate anxiety and just started 20 mg dose of apo escitalopram (I live in Australia) the GP says it can take up to 4 weeks to kick in.... I am hoping so because I am 2 weeks in so far and still feel the anxiety. Might have to ask the GP to up the dose if it doesnt work. Hope everyone out there who has anxiety is going ok ☺👍

[sonjachancellor]

I'm tired of all the meds my doctor throws at me. It's hard enough with these 2 struggles.