Letter from the Editor

I am pleased to report that the first issue of MS in Focus has been a great success. We received many messages of congratulations from people with MS, healthcare providers and MS societies around the world. Aspects of the issue that our readers told us they appreciated the most included the multi-disciplinary approach to covering the topic of fatigue, the clarity and straightforwardness of the content and the variety of realistic strategies proposed for managing fatigue.
On behalf of the Editorial Board, I would like to thank everyone who sent in comments.

In this issue, which focuses on bladder problems in MS, we present another aspect of the disease that is both widespread
in people with MS and potentially devastating for anyone who experiences one or a combination of these problems.

Just as for fatigue, we have decided to dedicate an issue to a comprehensive discussion of bladder problems since they can
have such a negative impact on so many aspects of a person’s life, including work, family life and self-esteem. Given this impact on daily life, it is vitally important that people with MS have healthcare professionals at their healthcare facilities whom they can contact easily and with whom they feel comfortable discussing their concerns regarding bladder function and other aspects of the disease. Accurate information and support are key to the effective management of bladder problems.

I hope you will find this current issue comprehensive as we have gathered a number of experts from the field in order to provide a multi-disciplinary discussion of the topic. I look forward to receiving your comments.


Michele Messmer Uccelli
Editor

Editorial Statement

The content of MS in Focus is based on professional knowledge and experience. The editor and authors endeavour to provide relevant and up-to-date information. Information provided through MS in Focus is not intended to substitute for advice, prescription or recommendation from a physician or other healthcare professional. For specific, personalised information, consult your healthcare provider. MSIF does not approve, endorse or recommend specific products or services, but provides information to assist people in making their own decisions.