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Suggest Supplements For Improving Condition Of Multiple Sclerosis
Question: I am looking for recommendations for supplements for my husband with MS. None of the questions asked about that immune disease....
Brief Answer:
Supplements mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
As per your request of no answer regarding the immune disease but to get you some supplements for multiple sclerosis , i will help you with some recent recommendation for this demyelinating disease of neurons.
1- Exposure to the sun and vitamin D supplements really help delay the progression of the disease and help the myelination.vitamin D in doses up to 3000 IU daily can be taken; maintaining these levels appears to require doses of 500 to 800 IU daily
2-No smoking. As it increases the odds 300 times than normal non smokers to get MS and then its progression.
3-Keep sodium intake less than 2 gm per day and it eill help MS.
4-Reduce weight and keep the BMi less than 25 and it will help MS.
5-Remember The Uhthoff phenomenon which is an exacerbation of MS symptoms that is induced by exercise, a hot meal, or a hot bath. So nothing hot in food or in environment.
6-More use of Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids to help the MS reversibility like linoleinc acids, omega 3 and 9 fatty acids.
7-Physiotherapy and stretching exercise in cool (less than 86 degree fahrenheit) pools using buoyancy will help.
8- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is useful
9- Mechanical aids like ankle feet orthoses and WalkAide and Bioness help a lot.
10-occupational therapies with following four goals is advised..
Maintaining a consistent routine
Making lists
Keeping a daily planner
Organizing the home or work environment.
I hope it helps. Dont forget to close the discussion please.may the odds be ever in your favour.
S Khan
Supplements mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
As per your request of no answer regarding the immune disease but to get you some supplements for multiple sclerosis , i will help you with some recent recommendation for this demyelinating disease of neurons.
1- Exposure to the sun and vitamin D supplements really help delay the progression of the disease and help the myelination.vitamin D in doses up to 3000 IU daily can be taken; maintaining these levels appears to require doses of 500 to 800 IU daily
2-No smoking. As it increases the odds 300 times than normal non smokers to get MS and then its progression.
3-Keep sodium intake less than 2 gm per day and it eill help MS.
4-Reduce weight and keep the BMi less than 25 and it will help MS.
5-Remember The Uhthoff phenomenon which is an exacerbation of MS symptoms that is induced by exercise, a hot meal, or a hot bath. So nothing hot in food or in environment.
6-More use of Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acids to help the MS reversibility like linoleinc acids, omega 3 and 9 fatty acids.
7-Physiotherapy and stretching exercise in cool (less than 86 degree fahrenheit) pools using buoyancy will help.
8- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is useful
9- Mechanical aids like ankle feet orthoses and WalkAide and Bioness help a lot.
10-occupational therapies with following four goals is advised..
Maintaining a consistent routine
Making lists
Keeping a daily planner
Organizing the home or work environment.
I hope it helps. Dont forget to close the discussion please.may the odds be ever in your favour.
S Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are there particular supplements that would be helpful besides Vitamin D?
Are their recommendations for decreasing bladder infections?
Are their recommendations for decreasing bladder infections?
Brief Answer:
Cystitis needs management, MS explained
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
I mentioned diet and lifestyle modifications in details ..Rest any supplements claiming to be helpful would be a lie as per recent literature regarding MS.
Now bladder infection can be helped with cranberry juices and increase intake of garlic. Plenty of fluids intake and good toilet and coital habits help. If the issue persists then intra bladder instillation of hyaluronic acids have been proved helpful.Consulting to a urologist would be a key for further management.
I hope it helps
Take care
Cystitis needs management, MS explained
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
I mentioned diet and lifestyle modifications in details ..Rest any supplements claiming to be helpful would be a lie as per recent literature regarding MS.
Now bladder infection can be helped with cranberry juices and increase intake of garlic. Plenty of fluids intake and good toilet and coital habits help. If the issue persists then intra bladder instillation of hyaluronic acids have been proved helpful.Consulting to a urologist would be a key for further management.
I hope it helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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