Patient Information Leaflets

Constipation is common in the general population but is more so amongst people with a neurological condition. It is especially common amongst people with MS as messages between the brain and the bowel can become mixed up leading to slower movement of faeces through the bowel.

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) can help people who have had damage to their brain or spinal cord to move more easily.

The aim of methylprednisolone is to help reduce inflammation and speed up recovery during a relapse or exacerbation of MS symptoms.

You can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by regular exercises. 

The role of the MS Nurse involves offering support, advice, information, education and help to those who are affected by MS

The test is the standard way to measure your level of daytime sleepiness.

This is a specialist X ray test to look at the spine. It is most often used in patients who cannot have an MRI scan or where alternative test results are unclear.

Your consultant would like you to have a NCS/EMG investigation.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist team are available to provide verbal and written information, support you through your operation and diagnosis and help to coordinate your care.

The Neuromuscular service consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Neuromuscular Nurse Specialist and Neuromuscular Advisors.