Do you have feel embarrassed about your MS symptoms? Do you find some topics difficult to talk about?
You’re not the only one. 85% of people we surveyed felt embarrassed by at least one of their symptoms and many of the community were hiding their symptoms from their partners.
A third of people living with MS also avoided seeking medical help due to embarrassment. It’s time to shatter the stigma.
MS Trust ambassadors, Trishna Bharadia, Dr Agne Straukiene and Richard Sprenger tackle taboo subjects like sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel issues, drugs and opening up to your employer.
Listen now for honest experiences, tips and more.
Show Notes
MS Awareness Week 2024
mstrust.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week
Working life and MS
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/work-money-legal/working-life
Equality act
mstrust.org.uk/a-z/equality-act
Sexual problems for men with MS
mstrust.org.uk/a-z/sexual-problems-men-ms
Sexual problems for women with MS
mstrust.org.uk/a-z/sexual-problems-women-ms
Bladder and Bowel problems
mstrust.org.uk/a-z/bladder-and-bowel-problems
Podcasts
How can I manage my MS bowel problems?
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/how-can-i-manage-my-ms-bowel-problems
How can I manage my MS bladder problems?
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/how-can-i-manage-my-ms-bladder-problems
Talking toilet troubles in MS
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/talking-toilet-troubles-ms
Cognition and thinking problems in MS
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/cognition-and-thinking-problems-ms
Sex and MS part 1 (women)
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/sex-and-ms-part-1-women
Sex and MS part 2 (men)
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/sex-and-ms-part-2-men
Relationships and MS
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/relationships-and-ms
Working life and MS
mstrust.org.uk/information-support/podcasts/working-life-and-ms