Modes of CAM used by patients.
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Relaxation therapy/meditation | 14 (12.6) |
| Support groups | 1 (0.9) |
| Sound therapy | 2 (1.8) |
| Cognitive-behavioral therapy/psychological | 1 (0.9) |
| Yoga | 1 (0.9) |
| Reflexology | 2 (1.8) |
| Vitamins and minerals | 25 (22.5) |
| Special dietary pattern (goat milk, salt-free, fat-free, gluten free, camel milk) | 8 (7.2) |
| Energy medicine | 1 (0.9) |
| Others | |
| Cupping (Hejama) | 23 (20.7) |
| Acupuncture | 2 (1.8) |
| Bee venom | 7 (6.3) |
| prayers | 18 (16.2) |
| Going to Sheikh | 6 (5.4) |
CAM - complementary and alternative medicine.