This time on Multiple sclerosis breaking it down, we’ll be talking about thinking problems in MS. Problems with thinking and memory affect around half of all people with MS. Cognition is the medical term for thinking, and problems with thought and memory are known as cognitive problems. Issues include memory, attention span, planning, decision-making, understanding or concentration.

To explain cognition issues in MS, and some strategies that may help you, we chatted with Professor Roshan das Nair. Helena and Debs also share their experiences with cognition difficulties and what they do to manage them.

Episode notes:
- Thinking problems in MS - Information from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/information-support/health-wellbeing/thinking-and-memory-problems
-Staying Smart - tool from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/information-support/staying-smart
-Brain health - article from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/a-z/brain-health
-Exercise is good for your brain - research update from the MS Trust: mstrust.org.uk/research/research-updates/210203-exercise-good-brain
- MS Trust Christmas cards - shop.mstrust.org.uk/christmas-cards/


Next episode
The next episode will be on the most asked questions in 2022.
In the new year we will be doing a programon altered sensations and MS, those weird odd, creeping, crawling, fizzing and sometimes painful feelings you get. If you have anything to say or to ask about this topic we would love to hear from you. Your comment may even be featured on the episode! We would REALLY love to know any life hacks you have for dealing with altered sensations. Send in your tips or questions (they can remain totally anonymous) on a voice note or message via WhatsApp on 07458303326. Alternatively, you can email comms@mstrust.org.uk.