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.

5 August 2018

“When I met my MS nurse everything started to make sense”

An MS diagnosis can be a lot to get your head around. There’s the unpredictability to navigate, the invisible symptoms, the different treatment options, and the emotions that come with knowing you’re going to have to deal with the condition for the rest of your life.

31 July 2018

Exercise early in the course of MS and FES effects on bladder symptoms

Exploring benefits of exercise early in the course of MS and improved bladder symptoms when using an FES device – identifying potential for new research.

24 July 2018

Hellies clinical trial adventures: part three

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial for the drug bexarotene. In part three of Hellie's Clinical Trial Adventures, Hellie gets an MOT at the hospital and officially joins the trial.

22 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part two

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part two in which Hellie goes to the hospital for tests to see if she is eligible for the trial .

17 July 2018

My dressage dream became a reality

When Diane Green was diagnosed with progressive MS, she thought her riding days were over. But now, 17 years later, Diane and her horse Winnie have their sights set on the Paralympics in 2020.

15 July 2018

Hellie's clinical trial adventures: part one

In this blog, a person with MS chronicles her journey taking part in a clinical trial. This is part one in which Hellie spots a request for people to participate in a clinical trial.

10 July 2018

Ian's story - "I just put the exhaustion down to being 50"

Ian, diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis last August, tells us about his journey with MS and offers some advice for others in a similar situation.

28 June 2018

Couldn't believe it was real: Paul's skydive

Paul Kosinski pushed himself out of his comfort zone to take part in our Jump in June skydiving month. He shares his story.

4 June 2018

"Writing poetry helped me come to terms with my MS diagnosis"

An MS diagnosis left Phil, 33, feeling ‘stunned and scared’, but writing about some of the emotions he experienced in a poem helped him come to terms with the diagnosis.

14 May 2018

Sharing my MS story was empowering

Having kept her MS secret for eight years, MS Trust supporter Jenna decided to open up about life with the condition earlier this year – and says it was the best decision she’s ever made. Here she tells us about the empowerment she felt sharing her story and raising awareness of MS.

8 May 2018

Your Views: Walking aids and weather woes

Lots of you share your views on issues affecting people with MS in the letters and emails you send us, your phone calls and on our social media channels. Here we focus on a couple of burning issues that have got many of you talking.

3 May 2018

Ask the expert: Bowel and bladder problems

Talking about your toilet troubles can sometimes be embarrassing - there’s no getting away from it! But bowel and bladder symptoms in MS are common and often easily managed, so it’s important to be open about what you’re going through so you can get the support you need. We put some of your questions about these issues to MS specialist nurse Noreen Barker.