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.

1 January 2022

What is it like to have an MRI scan?

One woman shares her MRI scan experience, explaining what happens before, during and after an Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan.

1 January 2022

What is it like to have an evoked potentials test?

What is an evoked potential test like? A woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) shares her experiences.

23 December 2021

The PANORAMIC trial for Covid-19 treatment

If you are not eligible to receive Covid-19 treatment automatically on the basis of increased risk, you may be able to get antiviral medication through the PANORAMIC clinical trial.

22 December 2021

Diary of a steroid taker by Carla King

Carla King returns with a second blog on her most recent relapse, this time detailing how she got on with taking steroids, despite an initial reluctance.

20 December 2021

How does cold weather affect MS?

In our last episode of 2021 we speak to Dr Nikos Evangelou about how cold temperatures affect people with MS. We also share some of your thoughts and real life experiences of cold sensitivity.

14 December 2021

Diary of a relapse by Carla King

Regular contributor, Carla King shares her relapse diary, talking about how she felt when she learnt that she had had three consecutive relapses following thirteen years of being relapse-free.

8 December 2021

Assisted dying. Some thoughts, by Ian Daly

The British Medical Association (BMA) recently voted to change its opposition to assisted dying and has taken a neutral stance. In this blog Ian Daly, who has primary progressive MS, discusses why he welcomes this shift in position.

6 December 2021

What is it like to have a lumbar puncture?

What is it like to have a lumbar puncture? A woman who underwent a lumbar puncture during her diagnosis for MS (multiple sclerosis) shares her personal account of the process.

6 December 2021

Relapses in MS

For many people with multiple sclerosis, relapses are a big part of the condition. In this episode we discuss what relapses are, how to recognise if you're having a relapse and how to deal with them.

4 December 2021

Chair of Trustees, Caitlin and her husband Tim, talk about how the MS Trust helped them

Tim was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009. Since then Tim, and his wife Caitlin, have been dedicated to raising funds for and supporting the MS Trust. Here, they talk about their fundraising efforts and what led Caitlin to become the Chair of Trustees.

3 December 2021

BBC Radio 1's Beccy Huxtable shares how the MS Trust supported her after diagnosis

Beccy Huxtable from The Scott Mills Show on BBC Radio 1 talks about how she turned to the MS Trust for help and support when diagnosed with MS in 2012.

1 December 2021

Ask the expert: swallowing problems

A speech and language therapist explains what causes swallowing problems in MS and shares practical strategies that can help.