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Receiving an MS diagnosis in lockdown ended my RAF dream
Adelle was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis in May 2020, she was aged just 17 at the time of the diagnosis.
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How I coped being pregnant and diagnosed with MS during lockdown
We chatted to Jadie Codd, who finally received her diagnosis of MS following years of symptoms, on how she dealt with this, two young children and being pregnant with her third child during a pandemic.
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I made my husband a hydration station during lockdown
Jess’s husband Neil lives with Advanced MS. During lockdown she noticed a decline in his arm movement. Here she tells us how she managed to hook up a hydration station for him.
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Phoebe talks to us about being diagnosed with MS during lockdown
When the neurologist said the words ‘multiple sclerosis’, my immediate three questions were ‘Am I going to die?’, ‘Am I going to be disabled?’, ‘Can I have children?’
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Martin Baum on MS awareness week 2021
As we approach another MS awareness week after what has been a very different last 12 months, Martin Baum reflects on the impact the coronavirus lockdown has had on him.
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With MS, sometimes it's better to roll with it
Struggling to find a mobility aid as stylish as him, Martin’s search brought him to a rollator that unlocked his independence.
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My experience of primary progressive MS
Ian Daly writes about the day to day reality of living with PPMS.
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Tips for keeping your bladder healthy
Bladder problems are very common in people with multiple sclerosis, but what steps can you take to look after your bladder and give yourself the best chance of maintaining good bladder function? Here are some top tips from an MS specialist nurse, a dietitian and a physiotherapist.
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Tips for keeping your bowel healthy
Bowel problems like constipation, loose stools or diarrhoea are common in multiple sclerosis. How can you keep your bowel healthy and improve your bowel function? Here are some tips from an MS specialist nurse, a dietitian and a physiotherapist.
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MS in Practice
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MS Forward View
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