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25,600
2.3 Million
20—40
10+
75%
explains. “Fatigue is a big one; so are sensation loss and tremor. From the outside, you can’t see diplopia (double vision) or brain fog,” he says.
“Speaking-up can be hard, but talking in a group situation helps ease any sense of isolation.”
As they look towards their retirement years, Jane says giving herself the time to process the effects of MS has ensured she can be there for Andrew.
“Taking time for myself is how I keep life in balance. If Andrew’s had a bad episode or is fatigued, I make sure that I give myself time out to recharge,” she says. “Maintaining a sense of self is really important in those times, for both of us.”
MS is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). It is a lifelong disease for which a cure is yet to be found.
Over 25,600 people live with MS in Australia
2.3 million people worldwide live with MS
Diagnosis of MS is mostly
between the ages of 20 and 40 years
More than 10 Australians are diagnosed with MS every week
Three-quarters of
people with MS are women
For more information, visit msaustralia.org.au
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