In this episode, Dr Alissa Willis, MD is joined by Teresa Johnson to discuss the prevalence of depression, and the huge impact this has, both psychologically and physically, for those who have Multiple sclerosis. An open and honest discussion between the coexistence of suicidality, depression and MS is explored, with methods that can be employed to help aide in overcoming detrimental psychological episodes.

Join Assistant Professor of Neurology, Dr John Ciotti, MD and Dominic Shadbolt, an MS patient advocate, as they discuss in candid detail the turbulent relationship between vaccines and MS, and how misinformation plays a huge role in how MS patients perceive vaccinations. This podcast delves into how healthcare professionals can better alleviate any worries patients may have surrounding vaccinations as a result of misinformation.

In this episode, led by Dr Victoria Leavitt with support from Caroline Wyatt, focuses on the cognitive toll MS imposes on individuals with the disease. This episode delves deep into the effect lifestyle factors can have on the effectiveness of MS treatments, and the debilitating symptoms of MS, and how patients can control them. The podcast concludes with an in-depth analysis of the importance of mental health support during MS progression.

 

This episode is intended for registered healthcare professionals only.

A topic that may be difficult to raise between patients and their neurologists or other healthcare providers, issues related to sex and intimacy affect people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with some unique concerns. In this episode, Professor Klaus Schmierer of the Blizard Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry and Rebecca Scott, a regular contributor to theMSguide who was diagnosed with MS in 2004, have an open and frank discussion about sex, intimacy and MS that should encourage all those listening to consider how to best support their patients and their particular needs in this important matter.

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What is it like for a woman to have multiple sclerosis and to be pregnant? Dr Ruth Dobson (Clinical Senior Lecturer in Neurology [Multiple Sclerosis], Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University, UK), speaks with Ellen Tutton, patient with multiple sclerosis, and mother of an 8-month-old baby, about her experiences being pregnant, family planning decision-making, and how she responded when lactating was a challenge.

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Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) decrease exercise frequency due to the fear that it will worsen MS symptoms. Dominic Shadbolt and Dr Ide Smets discuss how regular exercise or physical activity is a healthy and effective means of rehabilitation in people with MS.

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Dr Rhys Thomas and Dr Joseph Anderson explore the lessons learned throughout 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out about the initial impact of the pandemic on first seizure referrals and the rapid changes that shook Dr Thomas in delivering care.

This episode is intended for registered healthcare professionals only.