Managing MS nerve pain: what you can do yourself?

Two guests from the podcast, Kathrine Dyer and Justin Standfield and the text Managing nerve pain in MS

24 November 2025

Neuropathic pain or nerve pain is one of the most challenging symptoms of MS, unpredictable, intrusive, and often invisible. In this episode, we focus on what people can do themselves, at home, to ease that pain and take back some control. We talk to lead pain specialist nurse Katrine Dyer and mindfulness teacher Justin Standfield who share practical strategies and calming techniques that can make a real difference. We also meet the MS Trust helpline team and learn more about the vital support they provide to people affected by MS.

Episode notes

Pain and MS - info from the MS Trust
Treating nerve pain in MS - info from the MS Trust
Pain resources - info from the MS Trust
Find NHS talking therapies - info from the NHS
Mindfulness and MS - MS Trust information sheet for people who are new to MS
Wellbeing and MS - information hub to help you support your emotional wellbeing
MS and mindfulness with Justin Standfield - Video with Justin from MS Trust's YouTube

A selection mindfulness apps (not reviewed or endorsed by the MS Trust)

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