Posts Categorized: MS News

MS Society Campaign: free lateral flow tests for people with MS

The MS Society is running a campaign highlighting the importance of free lateral flow tests for people with MS and those they have frequent contact with.  Here is what they say: ‘UK Government figures show 1.3 million people are at highest risk of severe illness from Covid-19, including people with MS. But from 1 April, families,… Read more »

Changing symptoms, online wellbeing sessions with the MS Society – March 2022

Are your symptoms changing? You’re not alone.The MS Society is running a series of three virtual wellbeing sessions will take place on Tuesday 8, 15, 22 March from 6.30 – 8.00pm. Join them for our wellbeing sessions to connect you with other people across the UK with MS. During the wellbeing sessions you will connect with other people… Read more »

MS and Menopause podcast

Menopause is the hot topic at the moment, with more and more people speaking up about the problems and issues it can bring. But did you know it can also affect your MS? In this episode, the MS Trust talks to Neurologist Ruth Dobson about how and why menopause and perimenopause can affect Multiple Sclerosis… Read more »

Covid and MS – update February 2022

Adults with MS can now discuss early Covid-19 treatment after either a positive lateral flow or a PCR test. You’ll need to register a positive lateral flow test online or by calling 119. Paxlovid and Remdesivir were also added to the list of treatment options for people with MS.  We searched the web to get an understanding… Read more »

Online Information session: Exercise – the difference between ‘regular’ and ‘functional’ exercise

In this information session from MS-UK, they will be discussing what ‘functional exercise’ is and how to use this type of exercise to improve mobility. It takes place online on Monday 21 February at 2pm.   Dr Hawley will be discussing the difference between ‘regular’ and ‘functional’ exercise and how functional exercise can help improve function… Read more »

Help heating your home

With energy prices set to increase further, we thought it would be a good time to share some information about what financial help may be available to you.  If you have a question about benefits, the MS Society offers an MS benefits advice service, which offers free, confidential advice. You can get in touch with the MS Benefits Adviser… Read more »

MS Symptoms – what causes them?

Source: MS Trust Multiple Sclerosis can cause a wide variety of symptoms. All of these symptoms can be experienced in other conditions. In MS, the exact position of the damage to your nerves relates to the symptoms you experience, which means that each person’s experience of MS is different. Most people will only experience a… Read more »

Online research – can you help?

A Music Therapy postgraduate student from the University of the West of England, Bristol, have asked us to share this survey. She is looking at how music therapy could be used in support groups for people with MS and has put the following information together:  ‘Participants aged 18+ who have been diagnosed with MS wanted for research… Read more »

MS Hug

Last week was National Hugging Day – but not all hugs are welcome. The ‘MS hug’ is an uncomfortable, sometimes painful feeling of tightness around the chest or stomach. It’s not dangerous, but it can be frightening, especially if you haven’t come across it before.​ The MS hug can feel different from one person to another…. Read more »