Bingen sets an example: MS moves information about multiple sclerosis!

Bingen sets an example: MS moves information about multiple sclerosis!

The “MS Moves” event recently took place for the first time in Bingen, an important day of action that was organized in collaboration between the city of Bingen and the German Multiple Sclerosis Society of Rhineland-Palatinate. The focus was on educating people about the chronic disease multiple sclerosis (MS) and the people who have to live with it. Mayor Ulrich Mönch opened the event and emphasized the relevance of information and education to better understand the challenges of the disease. As the German Multiple Sclerosis Society estimates, around 11,000 people in Rhineland-Palatinate live with this disease.

MS is an inflammatory disease that attacks the central nervous system. In Germany, more than 280,000 people are affected, with women predominantly becoming ill. The disease often appears in early adulthood and is classified as an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissue. The myelin sheaths that insulate nerve fibers are particularly affected, which explains the variety of symptoms that can occur in MS. Therefore, it is often referred to as a “disease with a thousand faces,” as Onmeda explains.

Education and exchange

Event participants had numerous opportunities to learn about life with MS. Those affected reported about their everyday lives and the challenges that the disease brings with it. Experts and volunteers informed visitors about therapeutic approaches and medical care options. The importance of disseminating knowledge about MS among the public was particularly emphasized.

MS manifests itself in a variety of symptoms. These include paralysis, visual disturbances and various sensory disorders. Fatigue and loss of energy also often occur, which can have a major impact on those affected' everyday lives. In around 90 percent of cases, the disease begins with neurological disorders, while in around 10 percent an insidious progression can be observed. Symptoms such as numbness, pain and loss of balance are also common side effects of this complex disease.

A ray of hope for those affected

Despite the challenges, life expectancy for people with MS has normalized in recent years. This makes it all the more important to promote events like “MS Moves”. They not only offer information, but also the feeling that you are not alone with your illness. With an open exchange and a well-informed audience, fears can be reduced and understanding of the disease can be deepened.

The event in Bingen is a positive sign that awareness of multiple sclerosis is growing and that more and more people are interested in the topic. The collaboration between the city and the German Multiple Sclerosis Society shows that education and solidarity can go hand in hand to make the lives of those affected a little easier. Antenna KH continues to report on the event, while further information is available on the website German Multiple Sclerosis Society Rhineland-Palatinate and up Onmeda can be found.