We would like to take the opportunity on this World MS Day to help raise awareness for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – especially our member organization – The European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP).
For more information about World MS Day check out the dedicated website at https://worldmsday.org/
EFNA Survey Results Relating to MS
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- 87 % of people living with MS identified their symptoms themselves
- 42% of people living with MS received no encouragement to contact a doctor about their symptoms
- 25% of people had reservations about going to a doctor. Here are some of the themes taken from MS patient testimonies:
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“I was afraid it would be labeled as overreaction”
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“I didn’t know how to explain the symptoms”
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“I didn’t think I was in a bad enough condition to go to the doctor”
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- 1/3 of people living with MS felt they had to justify their visit to the doctor
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“They blamed my symptoms as me being tired and a stressed out woman”“I felt like I was being gaslighted. Made to feel it was all in my head.”“Nobody listened”
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Early diagnosis can support optimal living and prevent or delay for many people the devastating impact of MS.Yet 30% of people living with MS indicated they waited more than 1 year to receive a diagnosis.
- 2/3 of respondents indicated general practitioners do not know enough about MS.
Let’s raise more awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – not just today on World MS Day but every day.
Let’s raise more awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – not just today on World MS Day but every day.For more information and help with Multiple Sclerosis contact EMSP so you can connect with an MS patient group.
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