Cited by 59Multiple Sclerosis Research StudiesCardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic DisordersLong-Term Effects of COVID-19

Autonomic symptom burden is associated with MS-related fatigue and quality of life

Cortez, M.M., Nagi Reddy, S.K., Goodman, B., Carter, J.L., Wingerchuk, D.M.·2015·Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders

Abstract

Background Nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness are common in multiple sclerosis (MS), even in patients with normal exams. Little is known about the relationship of autonomic dysfunction with these symptoms and quality of life.Objective Assess the association of autonomic symptom burden with fatigue, clinical status and quality of life.Methods Subjects completed an autonomic symptom (COMPASS-31), quality of life (MSQOL-54) and fatigue (FSS) questionnaire at their routine MS clinic follow-up. Demographic and clinical data were collected from the medical record. Pearson correlations were assessed between autonomic symptoms and fatigue, quality of life, disability and disease duration.Results One-hundred subjects completed the study (mean age 48 years; 78% female; 84% relapsing-remitting), mean disease duration was 14.7 years and mean EDSS 2.5. MSQOL-54 composite scores were 58 physical and 65 mental. COMPASS-31 correlated with MSQOL-54 (Physical R= -0.60; Mental -0.54; p<0.001) and FSS (R=0.51; p<0.001). There was no relationship between COMPASS-31 and EDSS (R=0, p=0.97) or disease duration (R= -0.02, p=0.84).Conclusions Autonomic symptom burden is correlated with decreased quality of life and increased fatigue. Autonomic symptoms are present early in the disease and at low disability and may reflect aspects of disease burden that are not well-captured by current disability measures.

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Authors
Cortez, M. M., Nagi Reddy, S. K., Goodman, B., Carter, J. L., & Wingerchuk, D. M.
Affiliations
Mayo Clinic (US)
Corresponding author
  • Cortez, M.M.
  • Goodman, B.
  • Carter, J.L.
  • Wingerchuk, D.M.
Venue
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-05
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
258-263
ISSN
2211-0348 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2092678919
Cited by
59
References
36
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society
  • Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Keywords
multiple sclerosis, autonomic dysfunction, fatigue, quality of life, dizziness, disability, disease duration, COMPASS-31, MSQOL-54, Fatigue Severity Scale
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Autonomic Nervous System Diseases, Disability Evaluation, Fatigue, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Multiple Sclerosis, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Severity of Illness Index, Young Adult

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