News & stories

Stay in the know with the latest news, research and stories from the MS community. Find information on things that matter to you, from tips on managing symptoms, through to stories about different drugs and treatment options. Want to share your story with us? We'd love to hear from you.

17 February 2020

Choosing a disease modifying drug: Maria’s story

Maria was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS last June. Here she shares her experience of choosing a disease modifying drug. "It’s scary being asked to make such a massive decision, so if you do feel afraid, that’s normal," Maria tells us.

28 January 2020

Introducing the MS MINI MINI

Our supporter Nicholas Martin has set himself a rather unusual challenge to raise money and awareness for the MS Trust – and it involves a very MINI MINI! Here, Nico tells us about what he’s got planned and why supporting the MS Trust means so much to him.

28 January 2020

On your marks, get set, GO! Meet some of our London Marathon team

On Sunday, April 26, thousands of people will limber up for the 40th London Marathon. Among those taking part will be Laura, David and Gail, three amazing runners from Team MS Trust. With the countdown well and truly on, we caught up with the trio to find out how their training is going and their motivations for taking part.

28 January 2020

MS and mental health: Carla's story

This MS Awareness Week (April 20-26), we’re focusing on MS and mental health, shining the spotlight on the problems that many people with MS, as well as their loved-ones, face and encouraging them to speak up and seek support. Remember, it’s okay not to be okay​. Here, Carla King, who lives with MS, shares her experiences and offers some tips for managing mental health symptoms.

21 January 2020

Thanks to MS, I'm learning to ride!

Alison Chubb was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2006. Despite the challenges her MS brings, last summer Alison competed in Riding for the Disabled’s prestigious National Championships. Here she talks about how she’s following her horse riding dream and learning to make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.

21 January 2020

Ask the expert: Dizziness and balance

Many people with MS experience problems with balance, dizziness, feeling unsteady and lightheadedness. These symptoms can be really debilitating and make it difficult to get on with simple daily activities. We spoke to a neuro and vestibular physiotherapist to find out about the effective strategies that are commonly used to help improve problems with dizziness and balance.

21 January 2020

Focus on: self-compassion and resilience

Clinical psychologist, Dr Sophie Day, discusses how self-compassion and resilience can help people with MS adjust to living with a long-term condition. She provides some practical strategies which, through a little bit of self reflection, encourage you to be kinder to, and more accepting of, yourself.

8 January 2020

Effect of vitamin D supplements on MS activity

Two research studies assessed the effect of high doses of vitamin D on relapses and brain lesions.

18 December 2019

Christmas presence not presents

MS blogger Martin Baum was diagnosed with MS nearly forty years ago. Here he reflects on the impact his diagnosis has had on the festive period over the years.

9 December 2019

Tysabri: reducing the risk of PML with extended interval dosing

This research compared the risk of PML on Tysabri (natalizumab) extended interval dosing with standard interval dosing.

12 November 2019

Sleep problems in MS

It's thought that sleep disturbances are experienced by around half of people with MS. We speak to consultant neurologist Dr Kirstie Anderson, who has a special interest in sleep problems. Here she talks about which sleep disorders are more common in MS and shares her tips for getting a better night's sleep.

30 October 2019

MRI reveals smouldering MS lesions

This study used new MRI techniques to visualise smouldering lesions, to see how they change over time and how they are linked with different types and stages of MS.