Wangaratta MS Support Page

28/11/2025

The pharmaceutical company Moderna is launching a new trial to see if a vaccine against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can help treat people with relapsing MS.

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/

21/08/2024

If you would like to join our local MS Support Group, please contact Plus Connect on 1800 042 138

21/08/2024

A fantastic Australian page which stays up to date on all things MS research!

Did you know that the damage in multiple sclerosis is caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the central nervous system? For this reason, research is being undertaken to try and develop therapeutic approaches that induce tolerance to these targets. This is a particularly promising avenue, as it has the potential to stop the disease process at the very beginning.

13/08/2024

At MS Plus, we know that no two people’s journeys are the same. Just like no two experiences with the will be identical. Our team will work with you to help you identify and achieve your personal goals with ease.

Learn more: https://www.msplus.org.au/support-services/ndis-services

07/08/2024

A fantastic FREE course!

Did you know that Understanding MS was designed so that you can learn at your own pace? This includes signing in and picking up where you left off at a time that suits you!

The next course opens on 9th September and you can enrol now here: https://ms.mooc.utas.edu.au/i/msums