Community blogs, MS stories and more

Grab a cup of tea and read our community's real-life MS stories. Our bloggers write on all sorts of topics, from symptoms, catheters, and dating to their personal MS diagnosis stories.

Life since my MS diagnosis aged 16

Emily was diagnosed with MS at the age of 16. She tells us how she has adjusted since her MS diagnosis and why the letters ‘MS’ don’t define her.

Driving with MS

Olwen was diagnosed with MS in 2017. In this blog post, she shares her journey around driving with MS. Including why it’s important to her to keep driving and stay independent.

Finding the silver linings

In her latest blog post, Annie, who lives with primary progressive MS, reflects on life with MS. And finding the silver linings in her diagnosis.

We all have the same hope – to make history

Rozani and her husband Steven inspire each other to bring hope to people living with MS.

I want to raise as much money as I possibly can

June’s been fundraising for MS since 2014, by creating and selling calendars featuring her own photographs, mostly of Scotland. Over 3,300 sales and £12,000 later, she’s still passionate about promoting her country and our cause.

I’m proud of keeping our group going

Rebecca has been volunteering for us for 13 years. She tells us what she enjoys about her many roles and about some of her achievements, including securing £50,000 in grants for her group.

Meet the history makers: Yan Ting NG (Nelson)

Nelson is a PhD student at the MS Society Cambridge Centre for Myelin Repair. We spoke to him about history-defining moments in MS research and how his own work could help stop MS.

Bright Places - a play about MS

Rae Mainwaring was diagnosed with relapsing MS in 2004. This autumn Rae’s autobiographical play Bright Places is touring England. We caught up with Rae during rehearsals to find out more about the show.

Even small things can help make history

Nin talks to us about adjusting to a new version of herself, becoming an MS history maker and her hopes for the future of MS research.

Meet the history makers: An interview with Dr Rebecca Sherrard Smith

As part of our Christmas Stop MS Appeal, we spoke to Rebecca about her very personal reasons for becoming an MS researcher.

We can become history makers and stop MS

Evie was diagnosed with MS at the age of 16. She’s supporting our #MSHistoryMaker campaign, and tells us what making history means to her.

"The people running trials are unsung heroes – we need to get behind them"

Tony was diagnosed with MS in 1990. He's taking part in the Octopus trial for progressive MS and shares his perspective on living with MS and his role in our History Makers campaign.

We give each other grace

As part of Black History Month, Naomi describes how she and her husband have dealt with his MS diagnosis together.

How humour helps me cope with my MS

Annie, who lives with primary progressive MS, shares how she uses humour to help her deal with the ups and downs of MS.

Finding people I could relate to made all the difference

When Gabrielle was diagnosed with MS in 2011 she felt terrified, confused and completely alone. She shares her story as part of Black History Month.

Backpacking by train with a wheelchair

Mary lives with secondary progressive MS (SPMS) in the Pennines, West Yorkshire. Recently, she and her husband took a trip around Scotland by train. In this blog post, she tells us about their adventures and her experiences of travelling by train with a wheelchair.

Living alone with MS

Annie was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 2007. She lives alone with her dog Milly, a Jack Russell terrier, and enjoys practicing mindfulness. In this blog post, she writes about her experiences of living alone with MS.

Volunteering opens your brain and heart to different things

Margaret tells us about some of the creative ways her group has fundraised, and shares some of the lessons and challenges she's faced along the way.

Navigating multiple sclerosis as a Black family

Nikoma, who has MS, and his wife Simone blog about how they’re reclaiming their MS narrative.

I'm proud to lead a dedicated group of volunteers who make a difference

Matt’s been Chair of our England Council since the start of 2024. He tells us about his journey from diagnosis to advocacy.

Share your story

Just like MS, every MS story is unique.

We'd love to hear about your MS stories, from diagnosis to how you told loved ones and employers. Maybe you have found an interesting way to manage your symptoms or want to tell us about the challenges you have faced?

We're always on the look out for stories about life with MS to share with the community. So get in touch.

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