World MS Day 2025 Campaign
World MS Day (WMSD) is an international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. It is a day of global solidarity, collective action and hope. Events and campaigns take place throughout the month of May, with World MS Day officially being marked on 30th May. It brings together the global MS community to share […]
Three Tips for Maintaining a Sexual Relationship when Living with MS
If you’re someone living with multiple sclerosis (MS), then you’re well aware of the numerous outwardly noticeable ways it affects your day-to-day life. You may have support from friends, family or professionals, and hopefully feel able to talk about the majority of your needs. However, one aspect of your condition that may be difficult to […]
Wellness Practices and Complimentary Therapies
Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash Symptom management is an important component of living well with MS. Wellness practices or complementary therapies, can often reduce life limiting symptoms such as pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness and tightening. Certain therapies might help people feel more in control of their MS or make them feel better overall, reducing […]
Have a Happy Holiday this Summer
The festive season is here again, and so are all the exciting and busy times that come along with a traditional kiwi summer. Aside from the usual holiday stress of juggling family, celebrations, and finances and getting the shopping and cooking done, having MS can add another layer of considerations and potential challenges. Consider planning […]
Spread the Word: Early Symptoms of MS and the Importance of Early Intervention
At MSNZ, we believe that knowledge is power. Reflecting on our “Time Matters in MS,” September 2024 Awareness Week Campaign, we want to encourage our community to play a vital role in spreading awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS). One of the most effective ways to do this is by sharing information with your General Practitioner […]
A look at four sleep problems related to MS
For people living with multiple sclerosis (MS), sleep disturbances can be a common but troublesome side effect that impacts their lives in multiple ways. For patients, students and health professionals, understanding the symptoms of some of these problems is key to making MS patients’ lives easier, deepening knowledge, and increasing awareness of the condition. In […]
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 […]