Significant advances have been made in the treatment of MS in recent years, with several effective disease modifying treatments (DMTs) now available for people with MS.1,2 This means there are more treatment options available for you when you are choosing your MS treatment.1,3
In Australia, effective MS treatments are available that can be taken at home or in a hospital.4
Quick action to prevent or slow damage to the brain is important and there is evidence to show that early treatment can minimise long-term disability.3,6
In addition to starting treatment early, how well a treatment might work is an important consideration.5,6
Hannah was diagnosed with MS at the age of 20. In this video, Hannah opens up about the initial challenges she encountered, both physically and emotionally, upon receiving her diagnosis. Learn how she navigated through these difficulties and find out why she remains hopeful about her future.
MS is a condition that causes damage to your brain and spinal cord. As such, it is important to avoid anything that can do further damage. There are positive steps you can take to keep your brain as healthy as possible.7
- Keep as active as you can
- Avoid smoking
- Keep your weight under control
- Watch how much alcohol you drink
- Keep your mind active with reading, hobbies and creative pastimes
- Continue taking any other medicines that your doctor has prescribed.
Find out more about keeping healthy and living your best life with MS at Manage MS.
- Rae-Grant A, et al. Neurology. 2018;90:777-788.
- Kesselring J. Eur Neurological Rev. 2017;12(1):31-36.
- Broadley SA, et al. Med J Aust. 2015; 203(3):139-141.
- MS Australia. Treatments. Available at: www.msaustralia.org.au/treatments/ (last updated 2024).
- Tillery EE, et al. Ment Health Clin. 2018;23;7(5):213-220.
- Cerqueira JJ, et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2018;89:844-850.
- MS Brain Health. Brain health: A guide for people with multiple sclerosis. https://www.msbrainhealth.org/people-with-ms/brain-health-a-guide-for-people-with-ms/ (last updated 2021).