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.

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.

30 November 2021

Living with MS and life at the Tower of London

Yeoman Warder, or Beefeater, Andy Merry talks about his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2016, and how he has since gone on to scale the highest mountain in Western Europe.

30 November 2021

What it's like to be an Orthodox rabbi with SPMS during Hanukkah

Gideon, who trained as an Orthodox rabbi while living with secondary progressive MS, talks about the Jewish celebration, Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights) and how he’s adapted to life with multiple sclerosis.

26 November 2021

Mobility problems

Identifying mobility problems early on can be really helpful when it comes to preventative treatment and prolonging the use of certain muscles. In this article we talk to Jody Barber about common mobility problems in MS.

25 November 2021

Ask the expert: speech problems

Some people with multiple sclerosis may experience problems with their speech. This can include slurred speech, poor voice quality and difficulty remembering words. We spoke to a speech and language therapist to find out what causes these problems and learn about some of the practical strategies that can help.