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Please note that items can only be posted to addresses in the UK.
The MS Trust is a UK charity, one of our main objectives is to supply information to people affected by MS. We are able to do this free of charge (excluding our Exercise DVD) thanks mainly to the generosity of the UK public. In order to ensure the maximum number of people are able to receive our publications we need to limit our supplies to 1 copy per item ordered. Thank you for observing this limit. Health professionals may request larger quantities for delivery to their place of work. If you have any queries please contact us on 01462 476700 or via info@mstrust.org.uk.
Alemtuzumab (Campath) - factsheet
Alemtuzumab is an experimental new drug that has shown promising results as a treatment for people with relapsing/remitting MS. The factsheet discusses the recent and ongoing research into the drug and some of the safety concerns raised during trials.
Price: Free
At work with MS
The book considers some of the ways in which MS might affect work, the protection afforded under the Disability Discrimination Act and what adjustments can be made for a successful working life with MS.
Price: Free
Bladder problems - factsheet
Bladder problems are among the most common symptoms reported by people with MS. This factsheet gives an overview of the main symptoms and their treatments.
Price: Free
Bowel problems - factsheet
Around half of all people with MS experience bowel problems at some stage. This factsheet discusses the different types of problem that can occur and how they can be managed.
Price: Free
Cannabis - factsheet
This factsheet explains why there is interest in developing a cannabis-based medicine for MS and includes reviews of recent research and news of recent developments.
Price: Free
Cladribine - factsheet
Cladribine is an anti cancer drug used in the treatment of leukaemia. An oral version of cladribine is now being studied as a potential treatment for relapsing/remitting MS.
Price: Free
Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) - factsheet
A clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is a single episode of demyelination in the central nervous system. Many people who experience a CIS are eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Price: Free
Cognition - chatroom transcript
Transcript of a chatroom for people to discuss issues such as poor memory, concentration and attention span.
Price: Free
Cognition - factsheet
Describes the range of cognitive problems that can occur with MS - eg difficulties with short-term memory, concentration, verbal fluency - and discusses ways to approach managing the various problems.
Price: Free
Depression - factsheet
It is estimated that about half of all people with MS will experience an episode of depression at some stage. This factsheet gives an overview of the main symptoms, causes and treatments.
Price: Free
Diet - factsheet
Written with the help of a registered dietitian, this factsheet looks at the elements of a healthy diet and summarises and reviews evidence about diet in MS.
Price: Free
Disease modifying drug therapy
A book for people who are considering which of the disease modifying drug therapies might be most appropriate for them.
The 2009 version includes information on natalizumab (Tysabri) and other possible disease modifying drugs current in trials.
Price: Free
Employment and MS - chatroom transcript
A chatroom to discuss staying in employment, returning to work and more.
Price: Free
Exercises for people with MS
Fully updated as web pages. The new version expands the range of exercises and allows users to put together a personalised set of exercises to meet their own particular needs. Each exercise is clearly illustrated with an animation and can be downloaded as a pdf. Click 'Read online' to visit the Exercise web pages.
Price: Free
Falls: managing the ups and downs of MS
The book looks at factors that increase the risk of falling and includes tips and suggestions for reducing the dangers. There is also a section on the fear of falling and information on how someone can remain safe should they have a fall.
Price: Free
Fatigue - chatroom transcript
A chatroom in which people with MS and health professionals discuss living with fatigue
Price: Free
Fingolimod - factsheet
Fingolimod (also known as FTY720) is a new oral treatment for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis and is also being investigated for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Price: Free
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) - factsheet
FES is a form of treatment to aid mobility and is chiefly used in MS to correct dropped foot. This factsheet look sat how the treatment works, who might benefit and how to find services.
Price: Free
Getting the best from neurological services
A booklet published by the Neurological Alliance that describes the type of services that are available for people living with a neurological condition in England.
Price: Free
Kids' guide to MS
The Kids' Guide to MS is aimed at 6-10 year olds who have a mum or dad with MS. Fully illustrated in bright colours with engaging characters, this Kids' Guide is a book that children can read on their own or with a parent.
Price: Free
LDN (low dose naltrexone) - factsheet
This factsheet gives the basic facts about this treatment and includes news of recent and ongoing research.
Price: Free
Living with fatigue
Fatigue is one of the commonest symptoms of MS and can have a major impact on daily life. Living With Fatigue was written in conjunction with an MS specialist occupational therapist and illustrated with comments by people with MS who know what it is like to live with the symptom.
Price: Free
Mitoxantrone - factsheet
Mitoxantrone is a chemotherapy drug that is occasionally used to treat aggressive relapsing/remitting or secondary progressive MS where relapses are still a significant feature.
Price: Free
MS explained
Fully revised second edition. MS Explained is a book for anyone who wants to understand the mechanisms of MS and what causes symptoms to occur.
Price: Free
MS together
MS Together, the MS Trust's first DVD, contains clear and concise information about MS. It features contributions from a range of leading healthcare professionals and interviews with people with MS, sharing personal reflections and experience of living with MS.
Price: Free
MS: what does it mean for me?
If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, you will almost certainly have a number of questions about how it will affect your life.
Price: Free
Natalizumab (Tysabri) - factsheet
In 2007, both NICE (in England and Wales) and the SMC (in Scotland) recommended natalizumab (Tysabri) as an option for the treatment of rapidly evolving severe relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Price: Free
Pain - chatroom transcript
This chatroom gave people with MS who experience pain the opportunity to ask questions of health professionals with expertise in the topic and to share experiences and problems with others in a similar situation.
Price: Free
Pain - factsheet
It is estimated that more than half of all people with MS will experience pain of some sort, yet the symptom remains difficult to treat.
Price: Free
Partners and MS - chatroom transcript
Transcript of a chatroom allowing people who share their life with someone with multiple sclerosis to bring their thoughts and ideas on the issues and problems that this can involve.
Price: Free
Pregnancy and parenthood - factsheet
MS is most often diagnosed between at the age at which many people may be thinking of having a family. Deciding whether to start or add to a family is often a complicated process, and this factsheet aims to summarise the research into the health aspects of MS and becoming a parent.
Price: Free
Progressive MS - chatroom transcript
This chatroom allowed people with primary or secondary progressive MS to share their thoughts and experiences.
Price: Free
Sativex - factsheet
Information on the cannabis based mouth spray that is licensed as an add-on treatment for spasticity.
Price: Free
Sexual issues and MS - chatroom transcript
This chatroom allowed people to share their thoughts and experiences of how MS affects sexual issues.
Price: Free
Sexuality and MS: a guide for women
A book for women to help them talk about their concerns. It explains how MS can impact on both sexuality and intimacy and offers positive and practical solutions.
Price: Free
Spasticity and spasms - factsheet
This factsheet looks at what causes spasticity and spasms the words used to describe the symptoms and how they can be managed.
Price: Free
StayingSmart
A website designed for people who want to know, or know more, about how MS can affect thinking.
Price: Free
Stem cells - factsheet
There has been a great deal of coverage of stem cell treatments in the press recently. To provide a wider perspective the MS Trust has produced this factsheet
Price: Free
Talking about MS - factsheet
Choosing whether and how to do so can be a complex decision.
Price: Free
Talking with your kids about MS
When a parent is affected by MS, discussing MS with children may seem daunting. This book looks at the concerns parents may have, some of the things children may want to know and what other parents' experiences have been.
Price: Free
Tips for living With MS
A compilation of nearly 150 useful ideas sent in by people with MS. The book contains practical suggestions on saving time and energy, getting around, making the most of benefits and getting equipped and more. There is also an extensive section of contact details for useful organisations.
Price: Free
Vitamin D - factsheet
There is increasing interest in the role of vitamin D both as a possible trigger for multiple sclerosis and as a treatment for MS. This factsheet covers some of the recent research.
Price: Free
Young people, lifestyle and MS - chatroom transcript
This chatroom provided a forum to discuss the effect of MS on people in their twenties and thirties - a period that also can include higher education, decisions about jobs and careers, about buying a house and about starting a family.
Price: Free
Young person's guide to MS
A book written with the help of 10-16 year olds who know what it is like to have a parent with MS and who share their experiences, worries and emotions about living with MS in their family.
Price: Free