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.

26 February 2019

7 things you should know about trekking Kilimanjaro

Mark Whitman, author of Mount Kilimanjaro: Trekkers Guide to the Summit and the popular blogs, Mountain IQ and climbkilimanjaroguide.com, shares his top tips for trekking Kilimanjaro.

18 February 2019

MS won’t stop me showjumping

When Laura Goodall was diagnosed with MS in 2015, she thought her showjumping days might be over. But, four years later, Laura is back competing across the country and has recently been accepted onto the British Showjumping Para team.

12 February 2019

Do you know what really gets on my nerves?

In this guest blog, Emily - aka The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses Lhermitte's sign.

11 February 2019

Remembering my sister with a 50-day cycle ride

Our amazing supporter Kenny Smith is getting back in the saddle this summer as he cycles around the UK for 50 consecutive days to raise money for the MS Trust and celebrate what would have been his sister Kathleen’s 50th birthday.

7 February 2019

New UK guidelines for pregnancy in multiple sclerosis

Research behind the guidelines developed for pregnant and breastfeeding women with MS, and for couples affected by MS who are planning a pregnancy.

5 February 2019

'MS is not a soap opera'

When Martin Baum first learned Coronation Street was to introduce an MS storyline, his immediate reaction was one of "wariness tinged with optimism". Here he gives his verdict on how MS has been represented by the soaps over the years.

4 February 2019

Pedal power

Jo Wessell took part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the MS Trust in September last year. Here she reflects on “the most amazing experience”

4 February 2019

15 minutes with Sportswoman of the Year Trish Deykin

MS Trust supporter Trish Deykin was awarded The Times Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration for her amazing achievements in the triathlon. Trish tells us about her journey with MS and how staying active helps her deal with the condition while still following her dreams.

4 February 2019

“MS has made me look at my life and think about what’s important”

As BBC defence correspondent, Caroline Wyatt was used to being a stone’s throw from some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. But nothing could have prepared her for the daily battle that is MS. Here, Caroline tells us about adapting to life with MS, her experience of stem cell treatment, and her hopes for the future.

30 January 2019

"Being diagnosed with MS has changed my outlook in lots of ways"

Lucy Phillips was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2016 – just three months before her wedding day. Here, Lucy talks dealing with loneliness, finding support, and staying positive.

28 January 2019

Ask the expert: Managing pain

Pain in MS can come in many different forms. Burning, throbbing, aching, stabbing, numbness and crawling are just some of the many ways that people with MS describe it. To shed some light on how pain is managed in MS, we put some of your questions to consultant nurse in pain management, Sue Barnes.

21 January 2019

Factors affecting DMD prescribing in the UK

Researchers identified a number of factors which influenced health professionals prescribing of disease modifying drugs in the UK.