Research the Wahls Protocal. Dr. Wahls is a doctor who has MS and reversed hers with diet. I also RR MS and went off the injections in favor of the diet and do so much better.

Gentle hugs, Linda

Thank you, Linda!!!

I am a woman with MS for more than 30yrs. At one point I was told that it had moved from relapsing/ remitting to progressive. Tested positive for CCVSI in 2009, (4 of 5 veins found to be lacking proper flow. Wonder how many have been tested for this?

I have gone from being bedridden for years, then using a wheelchair too long, now up and walking with a quad cane. I am certain that this is due , to a combination of several specific supplements) , careful healthy diet along with regular exercise. Many herbs have positive effects on various symptoms, I use them as I need them.

Have never done steroids and never will. I've never used Lorenzo's oil,
but it is a great source of omega 3's. Right now I am using a combination of grapeseed & extra virgin olive oil. Healthy diet is very important.

Have been writing an Ebook in my spare time, because I like to write
and can't seem to get it finished. Eventually I will.

Many things can be done to fight this condition, exercise is very important. One day at a time.

I just came across Dr. David Perlmutter's interview with Dr. Mercola were he talks about the brain and gut connection - His new book is called "Brain Maker" and his one prior to that was called "Grain Brain." Dr. Wahls mentions in her "Wahls Protocol" the fermented foods being good for the immune system. Perlmutter discusses that too.

You might enjoy this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2oMVzbLewk&feature=youtu.be

Keep your eyes out for RNA antisense DMDs that are already in Phase 3 FDA trials. SUPPOSEDLY they can halt the progression of MS.

IF..IF they are found to do this in Phase 3 trials then you could had this to remyelinating drugs and slowly reverse some of the symptoms. I am keeping my fingers crossed that in the next 4 years we could see these meds and outcomes come to fruition.

Best wishes to all,
EP

Sorry I put last reply in the wrong post. (I have now added the last reply to Main MS Meds 2012)


As far as natural alternatives go...
Stress makes symptoms worse according to everybody I have talked to with MS. Thus reducing your body producing stress in the first place with therapy like neuro-feedback etc.

Get specialized testing to find out what foods cause:
1.) Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes (Steroids block these chemicals to reduce inflammation and pain. If you are eating foods that cause these chemicals you are adding to your problems)
2.) Reduce foods that cause cytokines ie IL-7 that stimulate T-cells which in MS cause damage to your nerves.

I go over all this and a lot more in a book called Autoimmune Success. Ch 9 covers the few main tests and therapy you could talk to your doctor about getting to help your own individual immune response.

Best wishes to you,
EP

PS Testing for food (way better than most GPs script) is really important. Wahls suggest kale but my husband has immune response to this food. Different people are going to have reactions to different "Healthy" food that is not good for them. Please get individual testing and eliminate what is not good for you.

I'm passing on all this info to my sister. She's the one in my family who has MS. Thanks, ladies!