MS in the Media - 8 November 2019
2 - 8 November 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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Medical cannabis study launched
A registry of people taking cannabis as a treatment for MS and six other conditions has been set up to gather more evidence on the effectiveness of the drug. Project Twenty21, run by Drug Science, aims to enrol 20,000 people who have been prescribed medical cannabis by their existing doctors.
Source: Sky News
Source: Drug Science
MS Trust link: Cannabis
Pain controlled by virtual reality
Using virtual reality headsets to watch Arctic scenes reduced pain and also sensitivity to painful stimuli, according to a small study of 15 healthy volunteers
Source: Medical Xpress
MS Trust link: Pain
With a little help from my furry friend
21 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Lisa, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008 tells us about how creativity and a little help from Spud the hamster helped her get through tougher times.
People with MS thoughts on freedom day
19 Jul 2021 - 00:00
From Monday the 19th of July, most covid restrictions have been lifted in England but what are people with MS really feeling about the so called "Freedom day"?
In this article we talk to some people with MS about their feelings, plus we cover what you can do if you are worried about the lifting of restrictions.
Just keep wheeling
14 Jul 2021 - 00:00
Emily, also known as The Wibbly Dinosaur, discusses her feelings on mobility aids and how using a wheelchair provides her with the freedom to continue doing the things she enjoys.
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