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Brain health
Looks at what brain health is, why it's important in multiple sclerosis (MS) and how you can keep your brain as healthy as possible.
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Fingolimod (Gilenya)
Fingolimod is a disease modifying therapy for treating highly active relapsing remitting MS. Its original brand name is Gilenya. You take fingolimod as a pill once a day.
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Cardiff Half Marathon
Run the Cardiff Half Marathon with MS Trust! Take in the city's stunning landmarks on this fast, flat course while making a difference.
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Altered sensations
Altered sensations, such as pins and needles, burning or crawling feelings, numbness or tightness are common in multiple sclerosis. Find out more in this A-Z entry.
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Lhermitte's sign
A sudden, electric shock-like feeling that passes down the back of the neck and can reach the fingers and toes. Find out more about Lhermitte's sign, why it happens and how to manage it.
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Learn about trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis, a type of facial nerve pain which causes stabbing, shooting or burning sensations down the side of the face. Explore what triggers it and treatment options.
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Steroids for MS relapses
Learn how steroid treatment can manage some MS relapses. Discover how methylprednisolone works, when it's recommended, how you take it and possible side effects.
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MS hug
What is the MS hug? Also called banding or girdling, the MS hug is a symptom of multiple sclerosis where you feel as if you have a tight band or pressure around your chest or ribs. Learn more about the MS hug in this A-Z entry.
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MS spasticity and muscle spasms
Spasticity and spasms are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis that may cause your muscles to feel stiff and heavy, or cause them to move unpredictably.
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About MS
What is MS?
Types of MS
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How common is multiple sclerosis?
Newly diagnosed
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Symptoms & diagnosis
Worried you have MS?
Signs and symptoms
How is MS diagnosed?
What's causing my symptoms?
Managing relapses
Drugs & treatments
How is MS treated?
Disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
DMTs approved for use in the UK
Compare disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
Drugs in development
Treatment finder
Non-drug therapies
Health & wellbeing
Thinking and memory problems
Staying Smart
Exercise
Diet and MS
Wellbeing
Family, care & money
Relationships and family life
Care and carers
Home and travel
Work, money and legal
Support & services
Contact our MS helpline
MS services near me
My MS expert
Order a free MS publication
Listen to our podcast
Join our Facebook group
Find support groups
A-Z of MS
Get involved
Donate
Make a donation
Make a regular donation
Donate in memory
Other ways to donate
Gift Aid
Fundraise
MS Trust Exclusives
Do it your way
Trekking and walking events
Running events
Cycling events
Daredevil events
Fundraise while you shop
Get your fundraising guide
Pay in your fundraising
Raise awareness
Bring Your MS to Work
World MS Day 2026
MS Awareness Week 2026
Volunteer
Leave a gift in your will
Corporate fundraising
Corporate giving
Payroll giving
Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
News & stories
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Keep up to date
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Update your address
Send us your story
Research
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Order publications
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