Interesting new study about support groups, basically it''s not exactly uplifting for people who have MS to spend time with others who have MS:

"The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of
eight weeks of a standard form of peer support in improving quality of
life and reducing depressive symptoms in 44 patients with multiple
sclerosis (MS)...
Results showed that support groups do not provide consistent
improvement in quality of life or depression in patients with MS and
suggest that patients who have better mental health functioning could
be at risk for deterioration in support groups."

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"Now, researchers from Oregon Health & Science University are testing whether ginkgo biloba can improve alertness in patients with MS. Previous studies have shown the herb can improve awareness by 15 percent. Studies have also shown the herb to be effective in Alzheimer''s patients. Dr. Dennis Bourdette from OHSU said, "In the case of ginkgo, we have a safe, natural product that appears to have a modest benefit in a more disabling disease like Alzheimer''s." Bourdette said the best way to monitor cognitive impairment is by assessing the white spots on the brain, which are MS lesions...

He said, "I''m excited about the potential for ginkgo because it''s safe and relatively inexpensive. If we demonstrate that ginkgo is beneficial, then we''ll have a safe, inexpensive agent in a situation where we have nothing else to offer."

United Kingdom Government watchdog breaks new ground by giving cautious endorsement of some complementary medicines in treating multiple sclerosis

The role of complementary therapies such as fish oils, reflexology and t''ai chi in treating disease are recognised for the first time in official NHS guidance published today.