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MS: Busting the Myths
MS isn’t very common in NZ
MS is easily diagnosed
Only old people get MS
Lack of Vitamin D causes MS
You can see all the symptoms of MS
Fatigue is just tiredness
Drug treatments are the only way of managing MS
MS is hereditary
MS is contagious
Everyone experiences MS in the same way
The cure for MS has been found
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