TO celebrate World MS day, the Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (KZN branch) held an event to raise awareness for the many people living with MS.
The walk was well supported by 120 people who attended and about 50 who participated in the walk held in Winston Park on Saturday, 29 May.
The day was packed with fun activities, lunch and music. The World MS day is celebrated globally to create awareness on the debilitating disease.
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“Multiple sclerosis is a life-long disease that affects the central nervous system. It is referred to as an autoimmune disease where the body’s own immune system goes haywire and starts destroying the myelin sheaf which protects the nerve fibres, creating multiple lesions/scars on the brain.
“This results in a disruption of the message flow from the brain or spinal cord and the rest of the body,” said the chairman of MS KZN, Dee Munks.
The symptoms includes vision problems, fatigue (that cannot go away with a nap), pins and needles, muscle spasms, dizziness, imbalance, trouble walking, speech issues, bladder and/or colon difficulties, concentration and memory issues, pain and headaches.
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Munks said they have a very active and positive virtual support group with a strong sense of family.
She thanked everyone who came out to supported the event.
For more information on the organisation, contact Dee Munks on 083 411 4282.
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