Results: Six of the 15 Symptoms and Signs of Fs (Dizziness, Low Body Mass Index, Cold Hands and/or Feet, Tendency Toward Perfectionism, Reduced Thirst, Feeling...
Results: Six of the 15 symptoms and signs of FS (dizziness, low body mass index, cold hands and/or feet, tendency toward perfectionism, reduced thirst, feeling cold) were found significantly more often in MS patients than in controls.
Does MS cause dehydration?
To prevent embarrassment from accidents and avoid repeated bathroom trips, our clinical experience suggests that MS patients often self-restrict their fluid intake and thus exist in a chronic low or dehydrated state.
But the telltale signs are dry eyes and dry mouth, which are not associated with MS. “Fatigue and musculoskeletal pain are common symptoms in MS, but they're also common symptoms of a lot of other conditions,” Dr. Cohen adds.
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