Tired? It could signal a life-changing DISEASE

We all feel tired every now and again.

But for many older adults, feeling ‘tired’ can lead to constant FATIGUE…

Fatigue that never seems to go away… no matter how much you rest!

If you find yourself feeling constantly fatigued, you’re going to want to keep reading.

Because research discovered that it could signal the START of an extremely life-changing disease.

Researchers have identified fatigue as an early warning sign of multiple sclerosis (MS), a neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative condition that affects more than two million people—according to a study published in medRxiv.org.

Tiredness doesn’t always mean MS… but knowing if you’re at a heightened risk starts with identifying potential symptoms.

The first thing to look for is the general feeling of tiredness. This includes feeling like you didn’t sleep the night before… sleepiness later in the day… or after any kind of physical activity.

The second thing to be mindful of your muscles feeling tired.

Things like feeling weak after any kind of repeated activity (like walking), or like one leg is ‘dragging’, are signs of muscular fatigue—which are linked to MS.

Now, though there isn’t a cure, you don’t need to succumb to the disease—even if you’re experiencing tell-tale signs.

In fact, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, spending as little as 30 minutes outside, daily in the sunshine may cut your risk roughly in half.

It turns out that vitamin D (obtained from the sun) has a protective effect on your body’s neurological system, which can help stave off MS.

The study found that those who spent an average of 30 minutes to an hour outside each day during the previous summer had a 52% lower chance of developing MS.

You can also take a vitamin D supplement which is a great way to ensure that you’re getting ample amounts of the ‘sunshine’ vitamin.

If you have a family history of MS or are experiencing early symptoms linked to MS, be sure to talk to your doctor about vitamin D.

To being proactive against MS,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

Kreimer, Susan. “Fatigue and Depression Common in Early Multiple Sclerosis.” https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/967147?uac=371802EZ&faf=1&sso=true&impID=3972189&src=wnl_edit_tpal

Study Finds. “A 30-minute walk in sunlight can cut the risk of developing multiple sclerosis in half.” https://studyfinds.org/30-minute-walk-multiple-sclerosis/