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.

"I wanted to turn a negative into a positive"

Innes Strachan is a musician with bands Niteworks and LUSA. He has relapsing remitting MS and experiences numbness in his hands.

How my MS diagnosis got me back into the gym

After he was diagnosed with MS Dave decided it was time to get active. Finding the right exercise regime has given him a newfound determination - and an eye on the gold.

Feeling part of a community is empowering

Thomas joined the MS Society as a Cymru Council member and Group Coordinator for the Cardiff and Vale Group in 2023.

An opportunity to give something back

Angela shares why she's kindly making a donation to us in her will.

My journey to HSCT: Scotland to Mexico

Scott was diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS in 2015 and travelled to Mexico in 2022 to undergo HSCT. He wants to share his experiences of HSCT to help others understand the pros and cons.

It’s been lovely to have such a positive impact on others

Nin talks about volunteering both for our local Heart of the Midlands Group and with one of our national groups, Asian MS

Having a ‘light touch’ volunteer role is a way I can remain useful to our group

Kate has volunteered with our South Devon Group for over 20 years. She tells us about that, and her recent interview on Radio Devon as one of our General Election Volunteers.

MS, mindfulness and me

Annie was diagnosed with primary progressive MS (PPMS) in 2006. Over the years, mindfulness has helped her to cope with her symptoms.

Finding the perfect volunteering role

Fiona has been volunteering since 2006. She tells us about her volunteering journey and how her new role allows her to focus on what she most enjoys.

Stranger in the mirror

Adeyinka, who was diagnosed with MS in 2008, shares her experiences of feeling like a different person after diagnosis. And advice for anyone struggling with similar feelings.

What Disability Pride Month means to me

Evie lives in Glasgow with her husband David. She was diagnosed with MS fifteen years ago, when she was just 16 years old. For Disability Pride Month, she writes about how her attitude to living with MS has changed and what she thinks about Disability Pride.

“It takes a lot of time and preparation behind the scenes for me to hide my disability”

This Disability Pride Month, Charlotte is asking for more compassion towards people with invisible disabilities.

Disability Pride Month - An interview with Carly and Ekow

Carly and Ekow are both actors and disability rights activists, living with MS. We caught up with them shortly after their five year anniversary as part of Disability Pride month.

I’ve become part of an extraordinarily wonderful second family

Lynn is a Support Volunteer at our Hinckley and District Group. She tells us how she got involved, and how helping others has enriched her own life.

Joining my local group gave me the volunteering bug

Simon’s been volunteering with the Yeovil and Sherborne District Group since 2013. He tells us how joining his local group has given him friends for life and opened up new opportunities.

MS, dogs and me

Annie’s lived with dogs her whole adult life. In this blog post, she tells us how they’ve brought her joy and companionship throughout her MS journey.

“Sex is seen as a want rather than a need. And that’s a problem.”

Francesca previously blogged about why people who experience sexual dysfunction because of their MS shouldn’t be embarrassed to speak about it. Here, she explores other ways sex can impact your life when you have a disability.

Taking on the Berlin marathon together

Suzanne was diagnosed with MS in 2003. Her close friend Leanda is running the Berlin marathon to raise awareness and funds for MS. Here they share their story and what they’re hoping to achieve.

“We had to do something to make some noise”

A feature film is being released later this year with MS as a central theme. The couple behind the movie hope it’ll raise awareness of the condition.

How CBT helps me cope with my emotions and secondary progressive MS

When Fiona started to struggle with her emotions she reached out and got some help. With the help of a CBT therapist she’s learnt tools and strategies to help her deal with the bad days.

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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