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Table 4 Differential diagnosis of fatigue or causes of secondary weakness/tiredness in MS

From: Objective assessment of motor fatigue in multiple sclerosis using kinematic gait analysis: a pilot study

MS related causes for lack of energy

Non-MS related causes for lack of energy

Depression

Depression

Nocturia

Thyroid function

Sleep disturbance

Anemia

Spasticity, paresis, uneconomic movement

Infection (bladder)

Lack of condition

Electrolytes

Side effects of medication (Liuresal, benzodiazepine etc.)