Booklets & Fact Sheets

Listed on this page (below) is our complete published series of information booklets and fact sheets about MS—its symptoms and day-to-day management.

ISSN 1176-4473 (Print)
ISSN 1178-4261 (Online)

Our publications use the most up-to-date research available, and all medical information is reviewed by a experienced professionals, including our Medical Director. Our booklets are comfortable to read and easy to understand, providing important information, ways to manage your everyday life, along with hope for the future.

All publications may be read online, either as html pages or they can be downloaded as pdf documents.

We are always in the process of updating and extending our information series. Titles will be listed here as they become available. Contact us if you require any further information or a hard copy of any of the titles in the series.

From time to time some titles may be out of print. Where we have run out of stock and are waiting for a reprint, you can download the text of any titles here.

» Download our order form if you require booklets mailed to you (New Zealand addresses only) (63KB PDF)

The Facts About Multiple Sclerosis

A useful resource that quickly explains the essentials about multiple sclerosis.

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of New Zealand

A useful resource that quickly explains the essentials about MSSNZ.

1. Beginner's Guide to Multiple Sclerosis

This booklet will answer many of your commonly-asked questions about multiple sclerosis.

2. MS and Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of MS and its effects can be felt in many areas of daily life. This booklet is a comprehensive guide to managing fatigue in MS.

3. MS and Your Emotions

This booklet provides a fuller understanding of the emotional aspects of living with MS and aims to help you and your family and friends find ways of dealing with the changes and challenges MS can bring.

4. MS and Your Bladder & Bowel

Multiple Sclerosis can affect both the bladder and the bowel’s ability to function effectively. The first section of this booklet explains bladder dysfunction caused by MS and describes the range of solutions available. The second part sets out to clarify the common bowel problems associated with MS, the range of solutions available and how these problems can be better managed in day to day life.

For further information contact » NZ Continence Association: Bladder and Bowel Helpline, call 0800 650 659 or email info@continence.org.nz.

5. MS and Visual Problems

MS can commonly affect a person’s sight, but these problems often clear up with or without medication. This booklet enables a better understanding and management of the common problems involved.

6. MS and Spasticity

Find the best ways to manage spasticity, including some strengthening exercises especially designed for people with MS.

7. MS and Sexuality & Intimacy

A discussion of intimacy and sexuality and explores the ways MS can affect one’s sexual life.

8. MS and Speech & Swallowing

MS sometimes causes problems with speaking and swallowing, although not usually until someone has had the condition for some time. This booklet outlines the common problems experienced and what can be done about them.

10. MS and Changes to Thinking & Memory

MS can sometimes affect a person’s ability to think and remember. This booklet enables better understanding and management of the common problems involved.

12. MS and Pain

Half of all people with MS will experience pain from time to time because of their MS condition. This booklet sets out some of the common types of pain experienced and describes the range of treatments available.

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