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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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Martin with cabbage

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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Ian

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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Driving with MS: What you need to know

After an MS diagnosis you’re bound to have worries about how the condition might impact your independence and freedom: will you still be able to do those ‘normal’ everyday things you always have done? One of the most common questions that our information team gets asked is: ‘Can I still drive?’ For most people with MS the answer is ‘Yes’, but there are some things you need to be aware of
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Some taboos are meant to be broken…

In this blog Carla talks candidly about her chronic bowel problems which have had a huge impact on her life over the last few years.
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Ask the expert: periods, pregnancy, breastfeeding and the menopause

Women go through hormonal changes during various stages in their life. But how do these changes affect multiple sclerosis? We spoke to consultant neurologist, Ruth Dobson, to understand how periods, pregnancy, fertility treatments, breastfeeding and the menopause affect MS.
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Sleep problems in MS

It's thought that sleep disturbances are experienced by around half of people with MS. We speak to consultant neurologist Dr Kirstie Anderson, who has a special interest in sleep problems. Here she talks about which sleep disorders are more common in MS and shares her tips for getting a better night's sleep.
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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
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  • Get involved
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      • Donate to the MS Trust
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    • Fundraise
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      • Do it your way
      • Trekking and walking events
      • Running events
      • Cycling events
      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
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      • World MS Day 2024
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