MS: Busting the Myths
February 27, 2020 | Advocacy, Life with MS, Support, Uncategorised
Photo: Radio NZ /Dom Thomas Written by Amanda Rose, MSNZ National Manager Disclosing your diagnosis may not be the first step…but it can be the biggest leap in a new positive direction Disclosing any diagnosis privately, let alone publicly, takes […]
January 7, 2020 | Life with MS, Support
I have multiple sclerosis (MS), and I know that when I get stressed, I feel more unwell. Stress makes MS symptoms worse in my own body. It is interesting to note that studies show that the better you cope with […]
December 19, 2019 | Grants, Support, Uncategorised
Gisborne – Lucy Mill was a special woman that went the extra mile and made a difference in her community but passed away unexpectedly on the 17th November 2019. Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand (MSNZ) wishes to honour her 20 years […]
June 28, 2018 | Advocacy, Support, Treatments, Uncategorised
In 2017 MSNZ officially endorsed ‘Brain Health: time matters in MS’ , an international consensus report providing recommendations on diagnosis, therapeutic strategies and improving access to treatment in MS. Since then we have used the principles to direct and provide international […]
October 9, 2017 | Education, Grants, Life with MS, Scholarships, Support
Many people with MS experience difficulties managing work with their MS particularly at times of relapse or as their condition progresses. While for many simple changes in the work place might be all that is needed to assist someone to continue with […]