Possible effects of Osteopathic treatment on anxiety, depression, quality of life and fatigue in a patient suffering from Multiple Sclerosis

a case report

Resumen

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurodegenerative disease involving the Central Nervous System (CNS). Treatments for this condition tend to focus on the inflammatory component of the disease without considering associated symptoms such as depression, anxiety, fatigue and a decrease in quality of life that greatly affect the lives of those who suffer from MS. Currently, little is known regarding the effectiveness of Osteopathic care in MS sufferers. Patient: 24-year-old woman suffering from relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis, diagnosed in 2018 and in treatment using beta interferons three times weekly. Outcomes: Modifed Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12). Continuing the research in this field is critical because treatments should address and enable patients suffering from MS to deal with the disease by taking care of both their physical health and psychological well-being.