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Eating and drinking

A quick search of the web throws up dozens of ‘best and worst’ foods for MS, ‘foods to avoid if you’ve got MS’ and ‘diets for MS’. But although some people report positive effects, there's not evidence they work for everyone

Most people know eating a healthy balanced diet is good for your general health and wellbeing. On these pages you can explore what we know from research and read some personal stories.

Find a healthy way of eating that suits you.

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Healthy eating

Some people with MS say that certain foods help them while other people don’t notice any difference. But many people with MS say that when they eat well, they feel better. For most people with the condition, the best diet is a healthy, varied one.

Read more about healthy eating
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Managing your weight

Living with MS can sometimes make it harder to manage your weight, and both weight loss and weight gain can be a problem.

Read more managing your weight
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Special diets and MS

Some people find special diets make a difference to how they feel, but others see no effects. We look at the evidence behind some popular special diets.

Read more about special diets and MS

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Noor

MS during Ramadan

Ramadan. The month of mercy as it is known amongst Muslims. It is a time for reflection, a time to reconnect with yourself, a time to be with friends and family and to give in charity.

Read Noor's blog about having MS during Ramadan
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The challenges of healthy living with MS - especially at Christmas

Vices...We all have em.. I know I do! I like a glass of wine, too often probably. And if I have wine, I end up smoking a few cigarettes, which is no good whatsoever.

Read Caz's story
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Find support near you

Our local groups are starting to meet face-to-face again. We've made sure any activities can happen in a COVID-safe way. Each group will go at their own pace, and you'll still find lots happening online. From coffee mornings to online yoga classes – put in your postcode to find out what's near you.

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About us

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers and fundraisers.

We understand what life’s like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between.

And we’re driving research into more – and better – treatments. For everyone.

Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.

Learn more about us