MS Queensland

Worklife is a website for people with long-term health conditions who want to stay in work, for their employers and for health professionals.

Dr Dhia Chandraratna, Head of International Research at Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF), says, "Worklife should prove a useful resource for people with MS, their employers, and for MS societies and health professionals.

"While the information on rights, benefits, and the law are specific to the UK, much of the information is relevant to anyone dealing with a fluctuating chronic health condition, wherever they live."

Fatigue is common in neurological conditions. It is a troublesome symptom that is frequently misunderstood by family and friends because it is not obvious. For some people it limits social and work activities, and can impact on lifestyles on a daily basis.

Changing lifestyle and behaviours is one way to help. We call this ‘fatigue self-management’.

MS Australia – QLD will conduct a six-week course designed for people with multiple sclerosis and others who have fatigue as a symptom secondary to a neurological condition.

Differences in the sequence of a single gene may be partly responsible for causing around two per cent of relatively common autoimmune disorders, including multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

The gene codes for an enzyme called sialic acid acetylesterase (SIAE) that regulates the immune system's B cells — the cells responsible for producing antibodies against foreign invaders.