Wangaratta MS Support Page

24/09/2025

Updated international guidelines for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) were published today, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis so people can begin treatment sooner and improve their long-term health outcomes.

29/04/2025

Some great resources for MS education

'Understanding MS' is a free online course that aims to improve understanding and awareness of MS worldwide, and empower people to create and contribute to personalised MS management plans.

29/01/2025

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FACT #4
NUMBNESS:
Do you remember a time when you were sitting on the floor with your legs crossed and your foot fell asleep? Now imagine living with that feeling every minute of the day, only it’s not just in your legs. Many of us have that very feeling in our arms, legs, face and body.

29/01/2025

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FACT #3
SPASTICITY:
A constant charlie horse in the legs is more like it, but sadly it’s not just in the legs. Any muscle can be affected. We also have a tendency to involuntarily twitch and kick without warning. So if you say something stupid and we hit you in the head...oops, we’re sorry. That was an involuntary spastic moment.

29/01/2025

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FACT #2
WALKING DIFFICULTIES:
No we aren’t drunk, but imagine those times when you have experienced being drunk yourself. You attempt to walk across the floor with full intentions of simply going from your chair to the door but end up walking into walls and tables instead.

28/01/2025

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FACT #1
FATIGUE:
Much like someone who has just hiked 20 miles up a steep hill after two days of no sleep while carrying a backpack loaded with rocks on the hottest day of the year... that is fatigue. It’s that moment when your legs can no longer hold you up and every muscle, bone, and even eyelid hurts. Then as soon as you sit down (or more like fall down) you are asleep. A tornado could blow by and you would sleep right through it. https://positivelivingwithms.com/portfolio-item/ms-facts/