How can I manage my MS bowel problems?

25 March 2024

Bowel problems and MS. The underdiscussed topic that can leave many feeling anxious about leaving home. Have you experienced constipation or incontinence and wondered what part multiple sclerosis plays in them?

Our podcast guests, Noreen Barker (MS Nurse Consultant) and Concetta Brugaletta (Clinical Nurse Specialist), are on a mission to shatter the stigma around bowel issues and MS. We talk treatments, strategies, tips and more!

Join us as we discuss the loo taboo. Plus, find out what options are available for people living with MS bowel issues.

Listen now.

Episode notes

Bowel problems and MS – info from the MS Trust
Manging your Bowel- free book from MS Trust
Talking toilet troubles in MS - podcast from MS Trust
Ask the expert bladder and bowel problems in MS - information from the MS Trust
Finding a toilet when out and about - article from MS Trust

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