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.

9 August 2015

Dealing with ataxia and tremor

Ataxia is the medical term that describes a lack of muscle coordination anywhere in the body. Typically, it can lead to tremors in the arms, legs, head, trunk or eyes and can even affect speech and swallowing. Currently there are no drugs that will get rid of the shaking or tremor that is caused by ataxia.

10 May 2015

Improving support for people transitioning to SPMS

Finding that the pattern of your MS is changing from relapsing remitting to secondary progressive can be a distressing experience. Many people report that it feels like being diagnosed with MS all over again. How can we improve the support available to people going through transition? Two years ago we commissioned a team of researchers at Cardiff University to explore people’s experiences and look at ways support could be improved. Dr Freya Davies explains what they found out.

27 April 2015

Best ways to reduce flushing and gastrointestinal upset when using Tecfidera

Lifestyle changes and medications to reduce flushing and gastrointestinal (GI) upset when using dimethyl fumarate Tecfidera.

9 February 2015

How common are problems with swallowing in people with MS?

A review of studies into swallowing problems in multiple sclerosis finds they are common but estimates vary.

29 January 2015

Research into MS and other health conditions published

Having multiple sclerosis unfortunately doesn't prevent people from developing other health conditions and these may have an impact on MS symptoms and treatment. An international study is trying to identify the most common conditions (comorbidities) experienced by people who have MS.

5 January 2015

Can people with MS be disease free in the long term?

Using yearly tests to see if people with multiple sclerosis can have no evidence of disease activity/NEDA over a long period.

11 November 2014

Staying smart: research into MS and memory

About half of all people with MS have problems at some time with aspects of memory, attention span or concentration. However, there is more and more evidence that cognitive rehabilitation – such as brain-training exercises – can make a real difference in helping you deal with these problems. Dawn Langdon, Professor of Neuropsychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, looks at promising research into MS and memory.

3 November 2014

How does muscle spasticity affect walking?

Mild spasticity around the ankle does not appear to affect walking performance in people with multiple sclerosis - MS Trust research update.

6 October 2014

Strength of hand grip in people with MS

Using hand grip strength to investigate upper body function and muscle fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis.

16 June 2014

Can balance rehabilitation in MS improve stability?

Balance rehabilitation tailored to specific sensory impairments can improve balance in people with multiple sclerosis - MS Trust research update

31 January 2014

Is MS hereditary?

MS is not inherited, but there is an increased risk in families who already have a member with MS because they carry some of the same genes.

9 December 2013

Bipolar disorder in MS - switching between overly joyful and extremely sad

Study looking at the risk of mood disorders in people with multiple sclerosis compared to people in the general population.