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Related: About this forumA good friend has MS. He is being treating by a PCP. What specialty of medicine
treat MS? He is getting worse and worse, barely walking or even making it out of bed each day. Hubby and I are alarmed and want to help.
Does anyone have any ideas about who should help him?
janterry
(4,429 posts)Some types are intractable and degenerative
CTyankee
(63,927 posts)he's a long time smoker but his lung test was not indicative of cancer, thank god.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(116,019 posts)elleng
(131,449 posts)Diagnosis. A complete neurological exam and medical history are needed to diagnose MS. There are no specific tests for MS. Instead, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis often relies on ruling out other conditions that might produce similar signs and symptoms, known as a differential diagnosis.Aug 4, 2017
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/multiple-sclerosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350274
Guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend the use of oral cannabis extract.
Sounds like Neurologist should be involved, yank.
CTyankee
(63,927 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,396 posts)Although some MS patients only see their neurologist once or twice a year and are otherwise followed by PCP unless there are complications.
fierywoman
(7,709 posts)idea, the doctor Terry Wahls has a very compelling personal story:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12809/how-i-beat-progressive-ms-with-a-paleo-diet-functional-medicine.html
MLAA
(17,376 posts)I don't have MS but I have been to a health boot camp at Dr McDougall's clinic in Northern Cal. I would highly recommend you go to this website and read the testimonials and articles/videos. Then I suggest you read about Dr McD. So that you can get comfortable with his credentials and experience.
Finally, I would share all this with your friend then he can call Dr McD's office.
Good luck.
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