Going to the MS Annual Conference. Are You?
This week Christina McDonald shares with us her first experience of MS Ireland’s 2018 conference and the reasons why she is attending the upcoming conference in Limerick this September.
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Looking Up When You Are Down
I miss my heels. There, I’ve said it.
I was never one for those wickedly-towering stiletto spindles, just the comforting ‘lift’ a beautiful pair of Italian-crafted leather boots with a decent height gave me.
Pauric O'Meara Interview "MS did not change my sister, so why should my sister having MS change me?"
Recently, MS Ireland caught up with musician Pauric O'Meara. Pauric is the brother of MS & Me blogger Ciara and appeared on the hit TV show The Voice in 2016. Pauric is holding a fundraising concert in aid of MS Ireland on August 21st and you can learn all about what motivated him and how to buy tickets below!
Can I still have children if I have MS?
It’s a question many of us ask when diagnosed. While MS does not affect your fertility, there are still many considerations to make when thinking about starting a family; from what to do about medication to managing your fatigue and symptoms after the baby is born. Here Keith and Rosie discuss their experiences.
EMA warns that Gilenya must not be used during pregnancy
The European Medicines Agency has issued a press release recommending that Gilenya (fingolimod) not be used during pregnancy or by women of child-baring age who are not using effective contraception.
MS, Memory and Cognition
This week Grace Kavanagh shares her personal experiences with memory and cognition and the coping strategies she uses.
MS and Bargaining
This week Katie St Lawrence talks about MS and bargaining with doctors, the universe and herself.
MS and the Holidays
This week Declan Groeger shares some useful tips and advice when travelling with MS.