MS Unfiltered: tackling taboo symptoms | MS Trust

22 April 2024

Do you have feel embarrassed about your MS symptoms? Do you find some topics difficult to talk about?

You’re not the only one. 85% of people we surveyed felt embarrassed by at least one of their symptoms and many of the community were hiding their symptoms from their partners.

A third of people living with MS also avoided seeking medical help due to embarrassment. It’s time to shatter the stigma.

MS Trust ambassadors, Trishna Bharadia, Dr Agne Straukiene and Richard Sprenger tackle taboo subjects like sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel issues, drugs and opening up to your employer.

Listen now for honest experiences, tips and more.

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