Fact Friday

For those of us living with MS, the word demyelination is often discussed.  The term remyelination describes the repair of the myelin sheath. A healthy brain can replace damaged myelin however  for someone with MS, the disease progression interferes with this. Much research is being done to find a way to repair this myelin sheath for those living with MS. For more information please click the…

For those of you who watch Googlebox you may recognise the face of Scott McCormick, but you may not know that Scott has MS. Scott tried some of the typicalc drugs for MS before trying HSCT treatment.  Click on the link below to find out more: https://www.ms-uk.org/blog-gogglebox’s-scott-mccormick-accepted-hsct-treatment-london  You can also find out more about Scott's  journey at the MS-UK…

The term 'Wellness', in today's busy world, is regularly used but what can that mean for people with Multiple Sclerosis.   We know we need to exercise, as much as our bodies will allow.  However, there is also growing scientific research supporting the use of crafts, and the positive impact crafting can have on our wellness. Research has shown that crafting can have a positive impact on…

St Pierre Park Hotel has recently renovated one of their rooms to be fully fitted for wheel chair users. Room 251 now has a wide door for easier entry to the room, the door also having a slow closure feature. The bedroom has ample room by the side of the large bed for a wheel chair. There is  a verander which has a glass door and level flooring at the point of exit, unlike other rooms which have…

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…