Why Time Matters
It took nearly five years for me to get diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Five years of unexplained symptoms, endless medical appointments, referrals, misdiagnoses, and growing anxiety. Five years of navigating a health system that often felt more like an obstacle course than a safety net. It was a confusing and isolating time and extremely expensive. By the time I finally received my diagnosis in 2016, I had spent a literal fortune trying to find answers. Not only having time off work, but in private specialists, MRIs, alternative therapies, and countless tests – each appointment felt like a financial and emotional gamble. And all the while, my health was deteriorating in slow, sometimes imperceptible ways that made me question my own sanity. Was I just tired? Was it stress? Was I imagining things?
- Claire Jewitt
About Our Campaign
When you donate to your local Multiple Sclerosis Society, you’re empowering people affected by MS, including families, carers, and whanau, with tailored support, trusted information, community connection, and advocacy that improves lives and access to care.
