MS Weight Loss

Weight gain is much more common in MS than in other forms of MS, yet excess weight and muscle wasting sometimes happen simultaneously. The initial diagnosis of MS often does not point to this problem. Weight loss and muscle wasting have a way of occurring simultaneously. It may be that the first symptoms of MS that you experience are those of excess weight and/or muscle wasting. You may think that exercise is only for those people who are trying to lose weight, yet exercise and eating properly can both be beneficial for those with MS who's losing weight even without wanting to. Exercise can improve mobility, strengthen muscles, reduce pain and stiffness, and provide a sense of control and a sense of well-being, all of which are valuable contributors to improved quality of life in people with MS.

Weight loss can improve your balance, your strength and your overall ability to function. This helps you get through your daily activities and gives you a sense of accomplishment. Muscle wasting, on the other hand, often happens when there is an imbalance between muscle growth and tissue repair. Excess weight can result in loss of bone density, weakness and spasms, and in extreme cases it can lead to atrophy, the death of muscle cells.

Your muscle fibers tear or die, when they are overstretched beyond their capacity. This results in tiny tears in your muscles, as well as in fluid build-up and in inflammation. In addition to these symptoms, your skin can crack, your eyesight can become impaired, and you may develop infections such as candida or yeast infections. All of this can lead to increased susceptibility to infection, painful urination, fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, and anxiety, and an overall sense of frustration and failure. Muscle wasting and weight loss go hand in hand for many people with MS.

The main complication of MS that people need to be aware of is the fact that not all weight loss efforts are as effective as they claim to be. Weight loss is one part of the multiple sclerosis treatment process, along with diet and exercise. However, MS sufferers should also focus on trying to eat healthy and take vitamin and mineral supplements, in order to keep their immune systems functioning properly.

Fatigue is often one of the primary problems associated with MS. This can be exacerbated by weight loss. Fatigue is often caused by the effects of dehydration, poor nutrient absorption due to poor muscle tone and inadequate blood flow to the body's extremities, or due to stress. When muscles are weakened, muscle wasting occurs.

Diet is an overlooked area of MS treatment. Many sufferers believe that the more exercise or activity that they do, the better their health will be. This is certainly true in some situations. However, in others, including those where MS affects the muscles and nerves of the body, even moderate amounts of exercise can be detrimental. Muscle weakness is often the first symptom that a patient notices when on MS medication.

Weight loss is often one of the easiest ways for a person affected by MS to improve the quality of their life. It will improve fatigue, which is one of the symptoms of MS. Exercise will also help relieve some of the other effects of MS, such as muscle pain and stiffness. Exercise can improve circulation in the body, another of the side effects of MS that has been discussed above. Exercise has also been shown to improve moods, a common side effect of MS. By making changes to diet, a simple weight reduction plan can have dramatic positive results in almost anyone suffering from MS.

A weight reduction plan can be created easily with the help of a nutritionist and a doctor. Using a dietitian to help create a customized weight loss plan can help you to reach your goals faster and achieve them at a higher level of success. Once you have reached your goal, you can take the diet back to normal and continue to improve your health as you progress. MS is a disease that can be controlled and managed, and by following a regular weight loss plan and making small lifestyle changes, you will feel better than ever.