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A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis doesn’t have to be devastating. There are many paths to take to help patients manage the disease and its symptoms, even when they only seem to appear randomly.

In the case of dysphagia, there is nothing to be done about the nerve damage. However, speech-language pathologists, who can also help with the accompanying speech problems in MS.

While it’s not the most common symptom of the disease, multiple sclerosis related hearing loss and other hearing impairments can be shocking and debilitating, especially if they compound and there isn’t a recovery after a relapse.

Some of these herbal remedies offer a lot more based on helping with a variety of MS symptoms, while others have more definitive research to prove their value.

St. John's Wort can be very beneficial in the treatment of multiple sclerosis to reduce symptoms of pain and fatigue. But there are other factors to consider.

Alternative treatment with omega-3 fatty acids has been deemed relatively safe for all people, but because of certain medications that could be counteracted with the supplement, it’s important for patients to consult with their physician prior to using.

Even with the current findings, the potential benefits of using a lipoic acid supplement to help with symptoms of multiple sclerosis far outweigh potential risks.

Bisphosphonates can be a useful part of osteoporosis therapy. But used for too long or used as a stand-alone therapy they can make the condition worse.

Echinacea is an excellent choice for most when it comes to a general herbal remedy for so many different ailments. And there is some evidence that it may be helpful to those with multiple sclerosis by treating a number of the symptoms in MS.

For both vasculitis and multiple sclerosis, the key to a good outlook for the future is to get the condition diagnosed early and treat it aggressively.