6 essential facts that could change your perspective

MULTIPLE sclerosis (MS) affects more than 2.8 million people globally, with women making up approximately 74% of those diagnosed.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

Yet, for many South Africans, the reality of living with MS remains a mystery. It's a condition that often goes unnoticed, leaving those affected struggling with symptoms that can feel isolating and misunderstood.

Understanding MS is not just for those diagnosed ~ it’s for their families, friends, and communities, too. By raising awareness, we can support and empower those living with MS while breaking down the stigma and misinformation that surrounds it.

The Roche MS resource page shares six essential facts about MS that may change how you view this invisible illness:

1. The early symptoms of MS are often invisible, but they’re real

Imagine waking up one morning with blurry vision, unexplained fatigue, or numbness in your hands. These are some of the early symptoms of MS, and they’re easy to dismiss as stress or exhaustion.