Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
ISSN: 2155-9899
Suzette I Helal
Egypt
Research Article
Novel Therapeutic Modality Employing Apitherapy for Controlling of Multiple Sclerosis
Author(s): Ahmad G Hegazi, Khaled Al-Menabbawy, Eman H Abd El Rahman and Suzette I Helal
Ahmad G Hegazi, Khaled Al-Menabbawy, Eman H Abd El Rahman and Suzette I Helal
Objective: Study the effect of bee sting therapy (Apitherapy) in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Methods: Fifty patients with MS, their ages ranged between 26-71 years, were subjected to complete clinical and neurological history and examination to confirm the diagnosis. All cases were under their regular treatment they were divided into two main groups, Group I received honey, pollen, royal jelly and Propolis and were treated with acupuncture 3 times weekly, for 12 months, in addition to their medical treatment, while group II remains on their ordinary medical treatment only. Acupuncture was done by bee stings for regulating the immune system.
Results: Results revealed that 4 patients showed some improvement regarding their defects in gait, bowel control, constipation and urination, while 12 cases, showed some mild.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9899.1000299