Fatigue syndrome is one of the most distressing symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) . Although several medications are available that can help alleviate fatigue, most have severe side effects. In a recent study, researchers from the Medical University of Vienna have identified light therapy as a promising non-pharmacological alternative that can significantly improve fatigue syndrome in MS patients after mere 14 days of use.
The group of patients exposed to 10,000 lux daylight for half an hour every day reported improved physical and mental performance and less daytime sleepiness on the Fatigue Severity Scale compared to the control group that received red light with <300 lux intensity. Although the findings need to be confirmed in a larger-scale study, the study proposes a promising non-pharmacological approach to help MS patients with fatigue syndrome without any side…
