About MS, Alternative and Complementary Therapies (Alternative Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis)
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MS, Alternative and Complementary Therapies (Alternative Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis)
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MS, Alternative and Complementary Therapies (Alternative Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis) InformationAlternative treatment (CAM) for MS facts
How much does CAM cost?The costs of CAM can vary widely; regular exercise and yoga can be low or no-cost options, while massage therapy, acupuncture, and some supplements can be quite expensive. Every patient must have a good relationship with treating health-care professionals of traditional and non-traditional therapies to best understand potential costs. What about medical marijuana (cannabis) for MS symptoms?There have been a number of studies looking at the potential benefits of medical marijuana (cannabis) on MS symptoms, including spasticity and chronic pain. There is some suggestion that FDA approved forms of medical cannabis (Marinol or Sativex) may be beneficial in improving spasticity or bladder frequency. However, there are no reports that ingested or inhaled medical marijuana is beneficial for conditions associated with MS. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has more information about medical marijuana for MS symptoms (http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Treating-MS/Complementary-Alternative-Medicines/Marijuana) What alternative treatments can be used for MS symptoms?Fatigue and spasticity Fatigue and spasticity seem to respond best to CAM. Therapies that have been shown to be of some benefit for fatigue have included:
What are the potential risks and side effects of CAM?Side effects of CAM vary depending on the treatment.
What are the symptoms of MS?The specific symptom seen in MS is related to the area of injury in the brain or spinal cord. Examples of symptoms of MS include:
What different types of CAM were studied in the National Health Interview Survey?Different types of complementary and alternative medicines that were studied in the National Health Interview Survey from 2002 through 2012 include:
What is complementary or alternative treatment or CAM?CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) is care provided in addition (integrative medicine) to or instead of traditional or standard medical practices. This group of therapies is wide-ranging, and includes:
What is of multiple sclerosis (MS)?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes demyelination of the brain and spinal cord, or a loss of the covering around axons. When this occurs, the axons (the parts of the nerve cells that transmit impulses to other cells) don't work well. As more areas of the central nervous system are affected by the loss of myelin, different symptoms develop. Who is eligible to pursue treatment with CAM?Anyone can participate CAM therapy. However, it is important to recognize that most of these therapies are not covered by insurance, and may be an "out of pocket" cost for patients with MS. Patients who decide to pursue CAM need to share this information with their physicians, as some supplements may interact with convention medication and lead to side effects. |
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