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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be difficult to diagnose as there is no one test; neurologists usually have to eliminate other conditions and diseases first. Also, symptoms of MS are most often intermittent and appear and disappear over long periods of time. Many people with MS experience seemingly unconnected symptoms for months or years before a diagnosis is confirmed.

Multiple sclerosis can be difficult to diagnosis; there is no single test that can diagnose it. Instead, a diagnosis typically requires multiple tests to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms.

There are various financial schemes available from the government to support employers in retaining an employee who acquires a disability or long term illness.

This section contains information for employers or perspective employers of people with MS. 

Palliative Care Services in Ireland can support the primary care team and hospital teams in responding to complex symptoms – and provide advice about interventions that will maximise the quality of life of the individual with a life-limiting disease. Depending on the stage of the disease, this approach is often introduced alongside existing treatments that a patient receives to maximise their independence.

What are the different types of advance directives? Advance directives help people achieve a sense of control over their health care in the event they become unable to make a decision for themselves. The most common directives are: