MS is an incurable neurological autoimmune disease most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It is more common in women. A number of disease-modifying drugs can treat it
Dr Rebecca Maguire is an associate professor in the department of psychology at Maynooth University and a person with MS. “Many people with MS live well and full lives but there is an increased risk of depression and anxiety in people with MS compared to the general public.” Dr Maguire says that knowing how to pace yourself and how to manage your work/life balance is very important.“It’s about managing your time, energy and exercise.
“The question now is what if the Epstein-Barr virus – which is a very common virus – could be prevented with a vaccine and would this then lead to the prevention of MS?” asks Dr Kearney.Aoife Kirwan from MS Ireland says services for people with MS vary across the country. “There are low numbers of specialist personnel including neurologists, MS nurses and neuropsychologists and people are waiting an entirely unreasonable amount of time to access appropriate accessible housing,” says Kirwan.
MS Ireland – which is seeking funding to employ more senior physiotherapists – is also looking for funding to extend the opening of the national MS respite centre from 40 weeks to 50 weeks a year. “The national MS respite centre plays a crucial role in ensuring family carers are supported while delivering a range of therapeutic services, neurological assessments and social activities, all designed to prevent crises and keep people living with neurological conditions well at home,” says Kirwan.
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