Why can’t I sleep? Night-time MS symptoms uncovered

Text saying Is MS keeping you awake at night, and a picture of the guests of the podcast

13 August 2025

If you live with multiple sclerosis and struggle to get a good night sleep, this episode is for you. We uncover the hidden impact of night-time MS symptoms, from nerve pain, spasms, and restless legs to bladder urgency, burning sensations, and cold feet, and explore why these issues often seem to worsen after dark.

Featuring insights from Associate Professor Rod Middleton from the UK MS Register and practical advice from Clinical Associate Professor & Honorary Consultant in Rehabilitation Laura Edwards, we try to answer your questions and share strategies to ease those night time symptoms symptom.

Episode notes

Sleep and MS - information from the MS Trust
Sleep problems in MS - podcast from the MS Trust
Night time symptoms - information from The MS Trust
Focus on sleep problems - information from the MS Trust
Heat sensitivity and MS - podcast from MS Trust
Why do you keep needing to get up to go to the loo during the night? - information from The MS Trust
UK MS register

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