MS Life programme
ProgrammeOver the two days of MS Life there will be a number of presentations giving an overview of what the latest research can tell us about; why people develop MS, what potential there is for treatments to reverse damage, and what therapies are currently available.
Running alongside the research talks will be a number of other sessions covering the use of complementary medicines to treat MS.
For younger people affected by MS we will also be having more informal sessions looking at how MS can affect your social life, the practicalities of parenting, and the impact of MS on relationships – both physically and emotionally. All these sessions will be run by people with MS and will be more discussion based.
Programme: Saturday 22nd April
- Introductions and welcome to MS Life
- Stem cells, myelin repair and multiple sclerosis
- Why me? a look at the role of genetics in MS
- Depression and MS
- MS Society: An open debate
- Carers and employment
- families & Parenting
- Social life
- Relaxation techniques
- Homepathy
Social Events:
- MS ‘Speed Dating’ – a chance to meet other people with MS in a more informal environment.
- Richard Pryor tribute night at the Manchester Comedy Store.
Sunday 23rd April
- Hormone therapy
- Statins
- Cannabinoids
- Tysabri
- Combination therapies
- Fatigue
- Aromatherapy & pain
- Complementary therapies
- MS and relationships: covering topics such as dating, when to tell, planning a long term future and more.
Social Events
- MS Fashion Show at Harvey Nichols
