Fact Friday

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…