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Young people and MS

Do you have a parent with MS or an MS diagnosis as a young person yourself? We cover your stories, your education and your experiences as part of a family affected by MS.
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Fatigue, more than just being tired

Casiana shares her experience of living with fatigue, offering ways to recognise and manage it.
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Learning to listen to fatigue

Kezia shares her experience of learning to recognise and respond to fatigue, managing it realistically by prioritising self‑care and seeking support when needed.
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Relationships and MS

MS symptoms can sometimes get in the way of starting a new relationship or developing intimacy with an existing partner. A relationship counsellor has some words of wisdom for dealing with this.
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"Parkrun is genuinely accessible"

When MS Trust supporter Tim Sorrell signed up to his first parkrun, somewhat reluctantly, he could never have imagined the positive difference it would make to his life. He explains what makes it so special.
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"MS has made me look at my life and think about what’s important"

As BBC defence correspondent, Caroline Wyatt was used to being a stone’s throw from some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. But nothing could have prepared her for the daily battle that is MS. Here, Caroline tells us about adapting to life with MS, her experience of stem cell treatment, and her hopes for the future.
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MS drugs and treatments

Whatever kind of MS you have, there are treatment options that you can discuss with your MS team. Treatments include medication and other therapies.
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Cladribine access expanded for people with active relapsing MS

NICE has agreed that Mavenclad (cladribine) can be prescribed for active relapsing remitting MS, as an alternative to other highly effective disease modifying drugs.
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Five top tips for improving your lung health

What can we do to give ourselves the best chance of coping well with respiratory infection? Physiotherapist Jody Barber recommends taking the time now to expand your lungs, exercise your chest muscles and improve oxygen levels in your blood and brain. Sing, laugh, play the kazoo, stop smoking and breathe.
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • Types of MS
      • What is MS?
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • MS relapses and their management
    • Drugs & treatments
      • How is MS treated?
      • Disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • DMTs approved for use in the UK
      • Compare disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • 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
  • A-Z of MS
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Make a donation
      • Make a regular donation
      • Donate in memory
      • Other ways to donate
      • 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 2026
      • MS Awareness Week 2026
    • Volunteer
    • Leave a gift in your will
    • Corporate fundraising
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      • Payroll giving
      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
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    • Keep up to date
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      • Update your address
    • Send us your story
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      • Development Module
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