Fact Friday

We are all told that some stress in our lifes is good for us. However, many of us struggle to cope with stress when it tips over from being a little and good for us, to having too much and the feeling we cannot cope. Find out a little bit about the science behind "what is stress" and how it affects those living with MS. There is a paragraph with some helpful ideas about how we can manage stress…

The use of magnets has been very well documented over the years for many ailments such as arthritis as well as MS. Click on the link to read about the latest research on the effectivness  of magnets for those with MS. https://www.verywellhealth.com/can-magnet-therapy-relieve-your-pain-89732

A study published in the  British Medical Journal has revealed a food allergy link to flare-ups in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Follow the link to an artilce on the study; https://www.ms-uk.org/food-allergies-associated-increased-disease-activity-multiple-sclerosis  

Guernsey has a few accessible taxis with the drivers having under gone additional training to assist with any mobility problems. Their training enables them to help with wheel chair access to the car and to ensure they are securely fastened. For further information and the list of qualified drivers please follow the link:  https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=95567&p=0  

NICE has agreed to fund Ocrelizumab after reaching a deal with the maunfacturers.   Please read the full article which can be found on the BBC website at: https://www.google.co.uk/?gws_rd=ssl  

It is a well-known fact that exercise is important for our overall well-being, however, it can also help to manage some of the symptoms of MS. There are all different kinds of exercise, so you should be able to find one that you can do and enjoy. Many people enjoy gardening, walking the dog or playing a sport. A more gentle exercise could be Tai Chi or Yoga. Links to information about these two…

Health Information Guernsey was a charity founded in 1999 and was designed to give information on health and disability matters. In 2018 the charity was transformed into Health Connections which supports the community by giving information on a wide range of topics, important to the people of Guernsey. One of the differences being implemented since the transformation in 2018, is the organisation…

Brain Fog is a term many people with MS talk about, referring to having trouble thinking clearly, remembering names, and having times when they are confused or frustrated. If this is you then what is important is for you to realise you are not alone. It is often a symptom of MS due to another common symptom being fatigued and having less energy. Some of the strategies to help cope with Brain Fog…

There are many women in their 20's and 30's, who have been diagnosed with MS, wishing to start a family. Having MS does not prevent you from getting pregnant; there is currently no evidence that having MS causes infertility. In fact, studies have shown that being pregnant and the subsequent delivery of a baby with a woman with MS, are not significantly different to a women without MS. A positive…