MS: Busting the Myths
March 19, 2020 | Support, Uncategorised
For us in New Zealand, it seems that the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) has suddenly become very real. It’s easy to be caught off guard and unprepared – the pantry not quite full enough to last more than a few […]
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 […]