Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a complementary therapy used by some people with MS.
Homeopathy is based on the idea that ‘like cures like’. So if a large amount of something causes a health issue, a tiny amount will relieve the problem.
Homeopathic medicines contain extremely small amounts of a chosen substance.
Homeopathy and MS
Homeopathy is controversial. The NHS stopped providing homeopathic medicine in 2017 after reviews of the research said there was no evidence it worked better than a placebo (dummy treatment).
In other words, any benefits were because people believe taking a homeopathic treatment is going to have a positive effect, not because of an active ingredient.
There's very little reliable research of homeopathy in MS. But generally homeopathy is thought to be very low risk. And even positive effects due to a placebo can be helpful.
There's no evidence that homeopathy should be used instead of conventional treatments for MS.
Homeopathy in the UK
Homeopathy isn’t regulated by law and there’s no single professional organisation or qualification for homeopaths in the UK.
Conventional health care professionals, such as doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists, who’ve trained in and practise homeopathy can join the Faculty of Homeopathy.
Find a Faculty of Homeopathy practitioner
Other homeopaths not qualified in conventional medicine can join the Society of Homeopaths if they meet set training requirements and agree to a professional code of conduct. They won’t be able to give conventional medical advice.
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