Non-pharmacological treatments for MS

Physical therapy, exercise, massage therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation therapy, counseling and proper nutrition can each play a vital role in preserving energy, function and a sense of well-being with MS. Various aids such as foot braces, canes, walkers and scooters are available to help people remain independent and mobile for as long as possible. Avoiding excessive activity and heat will help minimize physiological fatigue.

Then to supplement, but not replace healthy life style choices a number of medications are available that can alter the course of the disease, reduce the number of relapses and help bring relapses under control. Healthy life style choices can prevent and minimize some symptoms, and again medications are available when additional support is needed to control symptoms such as muscle spasms, fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, pain, and urinary or bowel problems.