MS Awareness Week

“The hardest thing is balancing the possible future with living life now”

I was diagnosed with MS in 2018 after several years of experiencing symptoms including shooting pains and pins and needles.

Two thirds of people with MS have fears about the future

Life with MS is full of uncertainty. We asked our community which areas of life are impacted by MS. Read more to find out what you told us.

Cherelle and Elisha: dealing with uncertainty and MS

Ahead of their Instagram Live, Cherelle and Elisha talk about how uncertainty affects them.

I hope MS research will make the future less uncertain

When a group of us, all living with MS, were asked for our thoughts on a theme to shape ideas for MS Awareness Week, we all agreed. The word which best describes how we see the future is ‘uncertainty’.

No two days are the same

JJ tells us what the uncertainty of MS means for her, from pregnancy to social plans.

Fancy Dress for MS

Thursday 28 April 2022, 12:00pm

Dress to impress this #MSAwarenessWeek to help raise awareness and funds to stop MS.

MS changed our parenthood plans

Life with MS can be uncertain. And planning a family comes with unique questions and challenges. Hannah Connor talks about how her and her husband's plans to become parents changed after her diagnosis. And how they're adapting to suit their needs.

“I live every day with MS as it comes” – para snowboarder Nina Sparks

When she was diagnosed in 2021 snowboarder Nina Sparks had no idea what MS was. A planner by nature, she’s dealing with the uncertainty of MS by living more in the moment. With one big goal in mind: to compete in the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

What would you ask a parent who lives with MS?

For MS Awareness Week, mum of two Jo answers some of your questions about her experiences as a mum with MS.

What is MS?

What is MS? Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects your central nervous system. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged, causing a range of symptoms.

Talking about MS

If people know about your MS and how it affects you, they'll be in a better place to offer support if and when you need it.

Working and MS

This section will help you understand what a diagnosis of MS can mean for your working life. There's information for employers, and some practical tools to help you manage your MS at work.