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Nontraditional Treatments

Nearly 60% of patients try some form of nontraditional remedies. Research on any benefits is slim and there may be some danger with many remedies commonly used by patients. The following are a few alternative remedies sometimes used for MS.

Relaxation and Meditation Techniques. Generally harmless, and possibly helpful, nontraditional therapies for MS are relaxation and meditation techniques and Eastern martial art exercises. Such techniques include biofeed...

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Expert & Community Posts

Why do some people prefer natural treatment for depression?

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an alternative treatment to the... Read more »

Alternative Treatment: Bees!

By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert

Sometimes it can be overwhelming to think about all of the different options available for... Read more »

Quick-relief inhalers I: Over the counter (OTC) medications

By Fred Little , Health Expert

Readers of this site have asked several important questions about the use of quick-relief... Read more »

Treating Allergies With Allergy Shots

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

Hi, I hope everyone is having a good spring. Last time I wrote about being tested for... Read more »

Allergic Shock & Asthma - A Potentially Deadly Combination

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

...unexpected. If you know you are allergic to peanuts or bee stings, you may have suffered through... Read more »

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Herpes Simplex: Home Remedies and Prevention

...pressure levels.Bee products (like propolis) can cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to bee stings.Lysine should not be taken with certain types of antibiotics.Zinc taken in large... Read more »

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment

...and severity of the disease.Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:PrednisoneAspirinHydroxychloroquineHowever, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday... Read more »

Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications

...brain.Corticosteroids (commonly called steroids) such as dexamethasone (Decadron), prednisolone, and prednisone are used to treat hydrocephalus. Side effects include high blood pressure, mood... Read more »

Hodgkin's Disease: Highlights

...cancer.ChemotherapyThe BEACOPP (bleomycin, etoposide, adriamycin, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone) regimen is showing excellent results in treating patients with... Read more »

Headaches: Cluster: Highlights

...relief.Prevention. The high blood pressure medication verapamil (Calan) and corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone are the medications most commonly used to prevent cluster headaches. Read more »

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