MS-UK are hosting a webinar called Spasticity – What it is and practical ways to manage the effects of spasticity. In this information session, Dr Gretchen Hawley will be discussing what spasticity is, how to recognise spasticity vs tightness and how you can manage its effects independently using the power of stretching. The session will last for approximately… Read more »
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Understanding and managing fatigue – online webinar with the MS Society, 7 April
This online event will help you learn more about how to manage your energy levels while living with MS Fatigue is a common symptom for anyone living with MS and can affect life in lots of ways. Maybe you’ve found that it limits your day-to-day activities or sometimes you feel like you’re missing out on… Read more »
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 »
