Aucklander diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after giving birth to twins
An Auckland woman received a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis following the birth of her twins, joining around 5000 New Zealanders living with the condition.
Sarah Collins was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after experiencing severe fatigue and leg weakness following the birth of her twins. The condition typically emerges between ages 20 and 40, and women are more likely than men to develop MS. Collins is among approximately 5000 New Zealanders living with the disease.
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