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Staying smart: research into MS and memory

About half of all people with MS have problems at some time with aspects of memory, attention span or concentration. However, there is more and more evidence that cognitive rehabilitation – such as brain-training exercises – can make a real difference in helping you deal with these problems. Dawn Langdon, Professor of Neuropsychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, looks at promising research into MS and memory.
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When is a relapse not a relapse?

Have you ever been told you’re having a pseudo relapse? Helena from the MS Trust finds out that maybe a relapse isn't always a relapse after all.
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Nystagmus

Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eyes, causing them to flick rapidly from side to side, up and down, or in a rotary manner. It can be a visual symptom of multiple sclerosis.
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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.
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How does muscle spasticity affect walking?

Mild spasticity around the ankle does not appear to affect walking performance in people with multiple sclerosis - MS Trust research update.
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Treatments for foot drop compared

This research compared functional electrical stimulation (FES) with ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) as treatments for foot drop.
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Could a pair of orthotic shorts help you walk better?

This study aimed to test whether orthotic shorts could improve walking and whether people would be willing to wear them in daily life.
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Ask the expert: sex and MS

Research suggests that sexual problems affect more than half of people with MS, but starting a conversation about them with a health professional can often feel daunting. Lesley Catterall and Denise Middleton, two MS specialists with an interest in the sexual problems associated with MS, answered your questions
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • What is MS?
      • Types of MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • MS research
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
    • 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 drugs (DMDs)
      • MS Decisions
      • 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
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      • Do it your way
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      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
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