The Importance of Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and sleep disorders form a vicious cycle when assessing quality of life and disability.Sleep disorders can exacerbate the symptoms and signs of MS, while conversely, symptoms and signs of MS can worsen sleep disorders.Therefore, sleep disorders should be addressed, identified, and treated in the medical practice related to MS. Sleep disorders are summarized under essential headings, and their relationship with MS has been demonstrated based on current literature data.