The use and effectiveness of alternative therapies in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic debilitating disease with no cure. There has been increasing interest in the use of alternative therapies in combination with or in place of traditional therapies. Nurses and other health care professionals must become more aware of reasons persons with MS are using alternative therapies and identify any risks or potential benefits. The role of the health care professional is to educate persons with MS on contemporary research, cost and regulation of these therapies.