MS Trust Shop Living with MS
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 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.
At work with MS
The book considers some of the ways in which MS might affect work, the protection afforded under the Equality Act and what adjustments can be made for a successful working life with MS.
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
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
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
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
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 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
Primary progressive MS exposed
Explores both the physical and emotional aspects of a diagnosis of primary progressive MS. It looks at living with this type of MS and the ongoing management of the condition.
Price: Free
Secondary progressive MS - managing the transition - chatroom transcript
Understanding and coping with the change from relapsing remitting to secondary progressive MS can be challenging. For some people this can feel like being diagnosed a second time with a new range of unknowns and uncertainties.
Price: Free
Sex and MS: a guide for men
A book that looks at how MS can affect the sex lives of men and how these issues can be managed.
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
StayingSmart
Can't concentrate? Forget things you shouldn't? Can't find the right word? Why not try our StayingSmart website, aimed at people with MS who are struggling with cognition.
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