Like most who have MS, I experience daily pain, spasticity and nerve pain. I don’t want to make a big deal of this, as luckily, my symptoms are fairly mild and mostly manageable. I have been offered pain killers, and steroid treatment but have so far declined. Many also take medication to deal with spasticity and sleep problems too. I am not in the least bit critical of those that use these meds and I don’t think I’m being strong or brave for avoiding them – the real reason is that they scare me!
For the time being I am taking the following:
* Vitamin D – there is a lot of evidence of the link between low Vitamin D and MS and it’s even possible to plot incidence of the disease against distance from the equator (even our bodies are joining in with the North/South divide!).
* Co-Enzyme Q10 – thought to contribute to brain health.
* Magnesium Oil Spray – I find this can really help with leg spasms and the effect is almost instant. It’s supposed to also help with sleep. Apparently we are all likely to be low in magnesium (due to intensive farming lowering soil levels), and absorbing through the skin is a safe and easy way to supplement.
* Omega 3 Fish Oil
I’m considering trying this vegan alternative from Nothing Fishy next time I need to buy. Please let me know if you’ve tried it.
In the winter, I find a hot bath very soothing and also find massage, swimming and hot tubs really help. I am off on a Spa day tomorrow with my lovely daughter Niamh, so that will keep me going for a while.
Next on my list is yoga …