27 April - 3 May 2019
These are links to news stories about multiple sclerosis from the last week that may be of interest to people affected by MS in the UK. The link beneath each item will take you to the original story.
Please note that the MS Trust did not write the original items and does not endorse their content nor any claims made in them.
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MS raises risk of sexual problems in women
Women with MS are more likely to have sexual problems than those without the condition, according to Italian research. The study found that two in five (42%) women with MS reported issues compared to about one in six (16%) in women who don't have MS
Source: MS News Today
MS Trust link: Talking about sexual problems
Ofatumumab (Kesimpta) approved for relapsing MS in England and Wales
20 Apr 2021 - 00:00
The MS Trust is delighted that ofatumumab (Kesimpta) has been approved by NICE for people with active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.
Under-the-skin injection of Tysabri gets licence in UK and Ireland
16 Apr 2021 - 00:00
Under-the-skin (subcutaneous) injection of Tysabri (natalizumab) has been approved for UK and Ireland.
Ofatumumab (Kesimpta) gets UK licence for relapsing remitting MS
14 Apr 2021 - 00:00
The MHRA has granted marketing authorisation for ofatumumab (Kesimpta) for active relapsing remitting MS.
"Starting a podcast in lockdown helped us take ownership of the situation"
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
Comedian, Jeanette and Poet, Lytisha, talk about how creating their own podcast, about life with MS, led to lots of laughs, feelings of empowerment and a sense of community during lockdown.
Twelve year old Lacey hasn't been able to hug her dad for a year
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
Before lockdown Lacey visited her dad every other weekend, but Covid restrictions have meant she’s not been able to visit her dad in his care home and give him a hug since March 2020.
'This is my normal now. I rather like it.' Living with PPMS in lockdown
23 Apr 2021 - 00:00
John Peters tells us how his working life changed during lockdown and how he’ll be quite happy not to go back to ‘normal’.
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