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On 23 May 2026, the Multiple Sclerosis Association South Africa proudly hosted our “Paint the Town Orange” MS Awareness event at Kloof Country Club a beautiful day filled with connection, awareness, laughter, music, and community spirit. We were incredibly grateful...
As we count down to World MS Day, this week’s wellness focus is something many people living with MS know all too well sleep. Healthy sleep habits play a vital role in managing multiple sclerosis. Poor sleep can worsen fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, pain, and...
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can make everyday activities more challenging. Symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, balance difficulties, numbness, poor coordination, and brain fog can affect a person’s independence and quality of life. This is where...
Can you believe we’re already stepping into April? It honestly feels like we just said “Happy New Year” yesterday. Time has a way of moving so quickly, especially when life feels full, uncertain, or just a little overwhelming. Here in South Africa, April brings a...
Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) means dealing with a wide range of symptoms some visible, some invisible, but all real. One of the more misunderstood and often frightening sensations people with MS experience is the MS hug yet another way MS can affect the...
January in South Africa arrives loudly. Schools reopen, offices switch back on, inboxes overflow, traffic thickens, and expectations snap back into place as if December never happened. For people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), this sudden surge often...
What is Uhthoff’s Phenomenon? Uhthoff’s phenomenon is a temporary worsening of existing MS symptoms caused by an increase in body temperature. It is not a relapse and does not cause new damage. Symptoms usually improve once the body cools down. Why Heat Affects MS MS...
Hello October! As we step into a brand new month, we are reminded of fresh beginnings and opportunities to grow stronger together. October is a month of awareness, reflection, and hope. It brings with it the vibrant colours of spring, a gentle reminder that even after...
IBD and MS: Is There a Connection? Did you know that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, may be linked to Multiple Sclerosis? Recent studies indicate that individuals with IBD face a roughly 50% higher chance of...
🌸 Hello Spring, Hello September! 🌸 Spring is finally here, and with it comes a fresh sense of hope, warmth, and renewal. After a long winter, September reminds us that no matter how difficult things may seem, brighter days are always ahead. For many of us living with...