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Why am I dizzy? Understanding dizziness and vertigo in MS

2026-10-2252:59

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Do you ever struggle with the room spinning? Struggled in a busy supermarket? Or wondered whether your dizziness is caused by MS or something else entirely? In this episode of MS Trust Podcast, we speak to Dr Rachel Dennett, physiotherapist, researcher and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Plymouth, about dizziness, vertigo and balance problems in MS. Together they explore what ...

Pain Awareness Month special: living with and managing MS pain

2026-09-2115:16

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Pain can be one of the most difficult MS symptoms to describe, and there’s no single approach to managing it that works for everyone. For Pain Awareness Month, we revisit some of the most useful and memorable moments from our conversations about pain and MS we have had on our podcast. We hear from people living with MS and healthcare professionals as we explore why MS pain can feel so differ...

Am I having an MS relapse? Symptoms, treatment and recovery explained

2026-08-2440:01

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 MS relapses can be worrying, confusing and unpredictable. How do you know if you're experiencing a relapse, a temporary flare-up of symptoms, or the effects of something else like stress, heat or an infection? In this episode of MS Trust Podcast, we are joined by MS nurse Cat Alexander to answer some of the most common questions about relapses. We explore what relapses are, how to recognise...

MS brain health & wellbeing: movement, sleep, stress, diet and making meaningful changes

2026-06-2901:18:53

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 We often hear about the importance of brain health, but what does looking after your brain health mean when you're living with MS? And what practical steps can you take to support it every day? In this episode of the MS Trust podcast, we speak with Consultant Neurologist Dr Agne Straukiene, about the everyday habits that can help support brain health. We discuss the role of movement, sleep, ...

MS fatigue: practical strategies for living well with limited energy

2026-05-2601:21:42

Send us a message about the podcast. For questions about MS please contact our helpline 0800 032 38 39 Fatigue is one of the most common and misunderstood MS symptoms. In this episode, we explore what MS fatigue really is, the emotional weight it can carry, and practical ways to manage fatigue in daily life. We're joined by Helen Cole, occupational therapist; Ruth Stross, MS nurse and Director of Services and Health Professional Lead at the MS Trust; and Dr Rebecca McGuire, Associate Professo...

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