what "natural"meds do other people take?? - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

mary63 · 04-16-2008, 01:16 AM

Hi there all..just wondered if anyone feels any benefit from any vitamins or such??
I am taking vit B, something called Adrenal support, Flax oil and something with polypodium in it!
I would be willing to try anything.
Asked the Neuro and GP if i could try some mild steroids but they said "noooo"- basically have to wait for a diagnosis- which can take ages and in the meantime hope permanent damage isn't happening (though i am sure it must be if my feet and other bits are tingling away...)
It seems that you have to become almost totally incapacitated here in order to be offered some form of medication...
My Neuro asked to see me again as he had lost the dictation notes of my $400 consult.. i said no- whats the point. He can't diagnose me in his office or offer any drugs so why the hek go back there. (got my MRI booking however....)

Nenu · 04-16-2008, 02:22 AM

Tryptophan!

I got mine through a natural health store. Compounded and sold there.

MSNik · 04-16-2008, 05:32 AM

Tumeric is a natural anti-inflammatory sold in most health food stores- it is specific to help tingling, numbness...I take 800 mgs daily- it does help to a certain extent.

sunshine149 · 04-16-2008, 08:42 PM

i take a variety of vitamins (d, b, magnesium, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and flax oil, sometimes a fish oil or evening primrose oil). i also take a variety of chinese herbs, under the direction of a chinese herbalist: 6 gentlemen, 6 flavor and free and easy wanderer. i also have regular acupuncture (at least once a month).

i'm not on a med for MS, not the CRAB drugs

topjars · 04-17-2008, 02:02 AM

Fish oil tabs, green tea and the odd stint of MJ