Words: Hannah Walters

For many people, spring and summer are the perfect times to travel and explore new places. However, for those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), travelling, in general, can present some unique challenges,  especially when it comes to managing MS fatigue whilst away, which can be increased by a variety of different factors including heat and sun.  

MS Research Consultant and specialist Physiotherapist, Angela Davies-Smith recently spoke at the 2023 MS Trust annual conference on MS fatigue, together with Dr Sarah Thomas, Deputy Director for the Clinical Research Unit at Bournemouth University. 

Increasingly smoking is being linked to autoimmune diseases, including Multiple Sclerosis and others like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis (Carlens et al, 2010).

The use of complementary therapies is rising in the public. There is an abundance of information on websites and social media readily available, some of which may be conflicting or unproven. This National Complementary Therapy week, MSRTE wanted to acknowledge the increased use and searchability of such treatments and provide you with our perspective as experts in the field of treatments for Multiple Sclerosis.