Massage is used by some people for the relief of pain and musculoskeletal symptoms of multiple sclerosis. It can be relaxing and may help general well-being. Massage is often used in combination with aromatherapy.

Visualisation and guided imagery belong to a branch of therapies known as complementary and alternative medicines (CAM).

Acupuncture is a complementary therapy, which is sometimes used alongside more conventional approaches, to treat a number of symptoms in MS. Learn more in this A-Z entry.

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.

Speech and language therapists (SaLT) can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with communication or swallowing 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.

If your MS symptoms feel worse at night, you're not alone. Here's why that might be, and what you can do about it.

It is rare, although not impossible, for someone to die from MS itself. However, some people with MS develop disabilities that make them vulnerable to serious complications which can lead to death.

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