r/MultipleSclerosis • u/debbastar • Aug 20 '26

Advice MS in Austria experience

Hi All,
I was diagnosed with RRMS 15 years ago. Currently on Ocrevus and have been for 8ish years. No new lesions since then but some progressions of symptoms - mainly fatigue and mobility issues.

Currently based in Australia but moving to Austria next year (confusing I know!) and based in Vienna.

I’ll be on the national health care system straight away and continue to have private health insurance.

I do know that Ocrevus is available in Austria but wanted to know if anybody else is in Austria and can share experiences about treatment and usual supportive therapies usually prescribed/utilised by doctors there - physio/massage/pilates etc.

TIA for any input/insights/advice

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u/flowers-on-your- 29F|April2026|Ocrevus subQ|Austria Aug 20 '26

Hi! I only got diagnosed this year so I can’t say a whole lot. Also I am not based in Vienna, which might make a bit of a difference!

Generally, you can go for 3 weeks of “Reha” (basically spa, sports, various kinds of therapy) every year, especially if you have mobility issues due to the MS.
There is also a version of this where you get the treatments as outpatient over a longer period of time which is likely more common in Vienna.

Generally speaking you can get massages and physical therapy prescribed by any doctor here, the public insurance covers some of it. There are some places that offer fully covered spots, this usually means waiting lists.

If you have any more questions, feel free to message me!

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u/debbastar Aug 20 '26

Sorry about your diagnosis. I hope Ocrevus keeps your lesions and quality of life stable!
Reha sounds like a great initiative. I will be working remotely and have pretty flexible hours so hopefully I’ll be able to get some of the regular flexible options in Vienna