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Fatigue Management: Tips and Tricks to Conserve Your Energy

By Tracy Carrasco — 2022

We know that up to 90 percent of all individuals with MS report that they have experienced fatigue, and more than 50 percent admit it is their most disabling symptom. This “invisible symptom” is the most common cause of disability.

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