Problems with how you speak can be a symptom of multiple sclerosis for some people. MS speech disorders include slurring of speech and problems with the quality of your voice (dysarthria) and difficulty remembering specific words (dysphasia).

Many women feel that their MS symptoms get worse two or three days before their period starts, and get better once bleeding has started. We look at why this might be and what could help.

Although hearing loss or deafness is not a common symptom of multiple sclerosis, people can experience problems with hearing, such as tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or sudden hearing loss. Other hearing problems that can occur include the difficulty in understanding speech against a noisy background or being more sensitive to noise (hyperacusis).

The MS Trust does not provide grants or financial help. This page contains links to other charities and organisations that may be able to offer grants or financial help to people living with MS.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO or HBOT, also called high dose oxygen therapy (HDOT)) involves breathing oxygen through a mask in a pressurised chamber, similar to a diving bell.

Metformin is being investigated for its ability to boost myelin repair in MS. It is currently used as a treatment for diabetes.

Clonazepam is used as a treatment for epilepsy. In multiple sclerosis (MS), it is sometimes used to treat tremor, and occasionally pain or spasticity.

Double vision (diplopia) can occur in multiple sclerosis when the nerve pathways that control eye movements are damaged.

What is dysphasia? Dysphasia or aphasia is the medical term for difficulty in finding words or forming sentences. It can be a symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS). Find out more in this A-Z entry.