Guest presenter and MS Trust volunteer, Will, returns to our archives. This time, he looks at the role Pharmacists play within an MS service, what support they offer and the latest drugs in development for people with MS. Featuring input from MS Pharmacists Brina and Aoife as well as Gemma from the MS Trust.

For many people with multiple sclerosis, relapses are a big part of the condition. In this episode we discuss what relapses are, how to recognise if you're having a relapse and how to deal with them.

In our last episode of 2021 we speak to Dr Nikos Evangelou about how cold temperatures affect people with MS. We also share some of your thoughts and real life experiences of cold sensitivity.

In this episode we talk to neurologist Ruth Dobson about why menopause and perimenopause can affect multiple sclerosis, and what options there are to treat it. We also catch up with Hettie, who talks about how it affected her MS.

People with MS often find it hard to explain fatigue to others, so in this episode we ask how you would describe life with fatigue and what tips you would give for managing it. Plus, occupational therapist, Kate Hayward, shares some fatigue management techniques.

Volunteer Will returns with another peek behind the scenes. In this episode Will chats to the MS Trust information team about the questions they get asked, and the work they do to ensure everyone with MS can access the treatments and services they need.

Today we are talking about the often misunderstood topic of advance care planning. The MS Trust recently published an information book titled ‘Thinking ahead: setting out your wishes for your future care and treatment’.

In this episode Kate, a neurologist, explains the ins and outs of disease modifying drugs (DMD) and how to go about choosing one. We also talk to Sam, who shares her personal journey of choosing DMDs.

Talking about sex and sexual health isn’t easy. Many people find it an awkward or embarrassing topic to discuss. In this episode we’re trying to change this by opening up the conversation with MS nurses Lesley and Denise. We also chat with Roxy about their experiences of sex as someone living with MS.