MS Brain Health Webinar: MS in NZ and the Hidden Symptoms – Recording Now Available
We invite you to join us to learn of MSNZ’s latest developments and hear from guest speaker German Neurologist, Dr Matthias Grothe, on the impacts of hidden symptoms of MS, and what we can do to alleviate them. Dr Matthias Grothe is a German neurologist specializing in the treatment of MS-patients. His outpatient clinic covers a […]
MS Awareness Week 2024: Early Symptoms of MS
This Awareness Week, 9th – 15th September we want to educate people about the possible early symptoms, so that more individuals can recognise the signs, take action and get a timely diagnosis. Some of the early symptoms that people might experience are vision changes, muscle weakness, stiffness and spasms, numbness or pain, loss of balance, […]
Living Well with MS – Our NEW resources
We are thrilled to share with you our newest resources. Our Living Well with MS (LWWMS) booklet will provide you with a good overview of what multiple sclerosis is, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms and treatment options and most importantly insights on how to live well with multiple sclerosis. The booklet […]
Webinar – Maintaining Optimal Bladder Health in MS (Recording available)
Join us for an insightful Webinar where we delve into a crucial aspect of MS care – healthy bladder management. Living with MS brings its own set of challenges and maintaining optimal bladder health is essential to enhancing your overall well-being. Speakers for the presentation include Daniela Aldabe, lecturer at the Physiotherapy School, University of Otago […]
Webinar – Managing Your MS Symptoms When Things Heat Up
The effect of heat on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptoms is real. Physiologically, the nerve conduction speed can slow down which can exacerbate a whole range of symptoms. This varies between individuals. However, the good news is that research has shown a range of techniques that can help manage this physiological response. This short webinar covers […]
Strangest MS symptoms from head to toe
Extreme fatigue, clumsiness, weird prickly sensations, sluggish thinking, wonky vision are classic and common first symptoms of multiple sclerosis, or MS. But the expected stops here. Damage to the central nervous system, aka your brain and spinal cord, is what causes these symptoms. That’s a wide range of functions that affect many different people. So […]