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June 9
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A MyMSTeam Member

I hear good things about mushrooms and cannabis.

June 10 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

I made a comment today about it on the natural remedies group. One guy said he has but before ms diagnosis.

June 9
A MyMSTeam Member

I'll be glad to be their test rat

June 9
MyMSTeam

That's a really interesting question, and it's clear you're motivated to find ways to support your brain health β€” which is genuinely admirable!

While the idea of "reconnecting" things in the brain is appealing, there isn't currently enough clinical research specifically on psychedelics and MS to say they're safe or Show Full Answer

That's a really interesting question, and it's clear you're motivated to find ways to support your brain health β€” which is genuinely admirable!

While the idea of "reconnecting" things in the brain is appealing, there isn't currently enough clinical research specifically on psychedelics and MS to say they're safe or effective for managing symptoms.

There are, however, some evidence-backed complementary approaches being explored for MS-related cognitive support, including:

- Acupuncture β€” A small study found improvements in memory, attention, and processing speed for people with relapsing-remitting MS
- Cognitive exercises β€” Puzzles like Sudoku, crosswords, or learning a new language have shown promise in keeping the brain engaged
- Remyelination therapies β€” Researchers are actively studying ways to help the brain repair nerve damage, with some treatments potentially available within the next decade Before trying anything new β€” especially something like psychedelics that could interact with MS medications β€” it's really worth having an open, honest conversation with your neurologist. They can help weigh the risks and point you toward options that are both safe and supported by research.

June 9

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