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.

29 March 2023

Think you know how to spot a UTI?

UTIs are common if you have MS but can throw up a few curveball symptoms. This is what you (and those closest to you) need to keep an eye on.

20 March 2023

We answer your MS fatigue questions live

How can I explain MS fatigue to my family? What treatments are available for MS fatigue? What can I do to help my fatigue? We answer these questions and many more submitted by you in a special MS fatigue livestream with Claire from our information team.

7 March 2023

From setbacks to comebacks: Niti copes with MS through running

Niti finds resilience and strength through running, whilst living with relapsing remitting MS and endometriosis.

27 February 2023

MS in the media Rachel Horne, Daf Wyn and Richard Sprenger

Frustrated how multiple sclerosis is typecast in the media? We often hear that TV shows, newspapers and social media do not show the kind of MS most of you experience. So we asked three journalists with MS for their standpoint.

23 February 2023

Do people with MS take too many tablets?

This Canadian research found that 1 in 4 people with MS routinely take 5 or more medicines

23 February 2023

More MS life hacks

Guest blogger Andy goes outdoors with tips for mowing the lawn, dog walking and supermarket shopping.

16 February 2023

Creative writing and podcasting help to battle my MS monsters

Dr Cora Sargeant explores how she and her loved ones take on MS monsters through podcasting, creative writing and psychology.

10 February 2023

10 ways to help your partner if they have MS

Relationships are full of ups and downs – it’s a fact of life. But when your partner has MS, there may be some extra bumps in the road for you both to navigate. Here are a few ways you can support your loved one along the way.

6 February 2023

Riding for a Reason: Kenny and Rick’s Tandem Adventure from London to Paris

Join Kenny and Rick on the iconic London to Paris cycle ride! This special fundraising challenge celebrates 30 years of the MS Trust and honours the memory of their loved ones.

6 February 2023

Tingling, burning and crawling - what are altered sensations in MS?

In this episode, we talk about altered sensations, a bunch of sensory symptoms that can occur in MS, such as burning, tingling, pins and needles, crawling, numbness, prickling. We talk to pain specialist Amanda Howarth and share some life hacks around living with altered sensations.

2 February 2023

Your most common helpline questions

We look at the most common enquiry topics that come to our MS Trust helpline, and explain how we help people affected by multiple sclerosis find answers and support.

31 January 2023

An empowering employer eases the pressure of MS

Marathon runner Matt explains how his employer supported his him through his MS journey