TABLE 2.

Major themes.

Themes	(Subthemes)	Representative quotes
Motivators and demotivators for CAM use	Desperation for relief	“There were definitely things at first where I was like, I’m just not going to do this. Then as time went on […] desperation rose” (321).
	Access and affordability	“Oh my God, this is so expensive! Maybe I don’t need it” (158).
Approval and disapproval of CAM modalities	Most useful CAM modalities	“I find that the best for me is topical versions of [cannabis] that are very helpful when I’m having muscle spasms and deep pain” (721).
	Least useful CAM modalities	“The chiropractor just made [my symptoms] worse, and acupuncture was very painful but didn’t help anyway” (418).
Trust in CAM modalities and practitioners	Relationship with CAM practitioners	“I think [CAM practitioners] are more open to listening to what you have to say and your story and background” (983).
	Disclosure of CAM use to medical providers	“I don’t openly always disclose the cannabis because […] you get a look. And then I know that will probably jade them for the rest of my treatment” (500).
	Skepticism and injury from CAM	“[The chiropractor] did a whole lot more damage than help [and I needed] years to recover from it” (983).