The National MS Society (NMSS) reports that approximately 75% of people
with MS use one form or another of CAM, generally in combination with
prescribed disease-modifying treatments. CAM use and MS has not been
researched extensively in controlled clinical trials, but there are
small studies which show some benefit of specific interventions. The terms complementary and alternative indicate the way in which these
unconventional therapies are used - complementary therapies are used in
conjunction with conventional medicine, while alternative therapies are
used instead of conventional medicine. Common forms of CAM include use
of exercise, dietary supplements, herbal medicine, mind-body practices,
yoga, and acupuncture.
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Living with MS: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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