Sleep problems in MS

12 November 2019

It's thought that sleep disturbances are experienced by around half of people with MS, yet sleep disorders are still under-recognised and under-diagnosed among this group of people. We spoke to consultant neurologist Dr Kirstie Anderson, who has a special interest in sleep problems to find out more. Here she talks about which sleep disorders are more common in MS and shares her tips for getting a better night's sleep.

Episode notes

Sleep - information from the MS Trust
Focus on sleep problems - information from the MS Trust

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