Newly Diagnosed

Welcome to the MS Society of WA web page. We hope you find the content useful to you. Should you need any further information we have very experienced staff that can provide, or source, articles or references to match your individual needs.

Being diagnosed with a long term or chronic condition is never in our life plan, so being diagnosed with MS can at most, be a devastating experience for some or in the least, an overwhelming one. There is uncertainty as to how MS will impact on the different areas of your life and you may be worried about the future for you and your family. All of these concerns are quite normal.

Everyone seems to have heard of someone with MS who became disabled and this can then weigh heavily on your mind. It is important to remember that MS is different for people; it’s almost an individual disease and there are many people leading full lives. Also the new treatments, introduced over the past 10 years, have changed the course of the disease. These new treatments reduce the frequency and severity of relapses and reduce the long term impact of the inflammation that occurs in the early stages.

It is essential that you seek accurate information early so you can find out about MS and how it may affect you, in order to make informed decisions about recommended treatments. What you don’t need is to feel unnecessarily overwhelmed by all of the available information, especially on the internet, which may not be accurate and / or relevant to everyone diagnosed with MS.

The MS Society is dedicated to providing timely and accurate information, support and services for people diagnosed with MS and their families. Our MS health professionals work closely with the treating neurologists, and significant others, to ensure we can support you through your journey.

Becoming a member of the MS Society provides you with access the Member Services relevant to you at this time and also enables you to establish a relationship where you can then feel comfortable to contact us at times when you need additional information or support. Membership is only $20 per annum.

If you need more information or to talk with a staff member, during office hours, please ring 9365 4888.