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How keeping active helps with my MS symptoms

Fee was diagnosed with MS over 10 years ago. Here she tells us how her daily strength, balance and stretch exercises help with her MS symptoms.
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Designing a robot to help people with MS

Josh Astley has used his own experience of an MS diagnosis to design a companion robot for people living with MS. Here, the University of Sheffield student tells us about the inspiration behind his design.
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Cycling for my sister

As he gets set to take on his biggest challenge to date, we caught up with our intrepid supporter Kenny Smith to find out more about the inspiration behind his fundraising.
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"When you lose something, it makes you appreciate what you have"

Danielle MacGillivray talks to us about coming to terms with her MS diagnosis and learning to "appreciate the little things" every single day.
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Lara's story: "You can emerge in a new way"

When Lara was diagnosed with MS, she suddenly felt like “the light had changed from green to red.” But now, two years on from that diagnosis, she’s determined to focus on what she can do and not what she can’t. This is her story.
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How people react to my MS - Ian's story

There are many myths and misconceptions around MS, which can be frustrating for those who live with it. In this guest blog, Ian writes about his experience of how different people react to his MS.
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Thanks to MS, I am learning to ride!

Alison Chubb was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2006. Despite the challenges her MS brings, last summer Alison competed in Riding for the Disabled’s prestigious National Championships. Here she talks about how she’s following her horse riding dream and learning to make the most of every opportunity that comes her way.
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Why I'm marking my MS anniversary by fundraising for the MS Trust

To mark the one year anniversary of her MS diagnosis, our supporter Lauren Walsh has enlisted 30 friends and family members to fundraise for the MS Trust in all sorts of different way ways, from gin and yoga nights to mountain climbing! Here, Lauren shares her MS story and her reasons for fundraising for the MS Trust.
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The World of Now: Health and safety in a time of shielding

Over 2 million people in the UK are currently shielding from COVID-19. A small number of people with MS are considered extremely vulnerable and are part of this group. Here, Kate Swinburn shares a poem she's written about her experience of shielding and life under lockdown.
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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
    • 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
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      • Our advisory group
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    • Contact us
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Christmas appeal
      • Donate to the MS Trust
      • Make a donation
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      • 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 2024
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    • Volunteer
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