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carolinagirl123 01/17/2013

I have had a mild Spastiscity before, the worst ive had everhad woukd last a half day at most . Since sunday night , now on my 5th day, it has been horrible and 24/7. I have doubled my bacoflen but it's not helping much. I am wondering is thus here to stay? Or will it get better . My neurologist did not order any solumedrol, wants me to start physical therapy . IM somewhat ok with that but I told her no way u could do it now . IM going to do some yoga and stretching . I thought if you had a new it worsening of an existing symptom it was considered a relapse ? That'swhy I was surprised when she did not order solumedrol, however I am not the doctor . Please, any thoughts welcomed. IM a little scared by MS us causing lesions :((

almairis 01/17/2013

Hi

I think your dr is right, whenever posible I rather go drug free.

Pt helped me learn many things. Now I exercise many hours a day for pain relief. It feels like a fight between me and some muscles and I usually win.
Thru the pain and tears keep moving.

Alma

AusSue 01/18/2013

I agree with Alma, I would avoid the steroids anytime. I have had rotten experience after them & the side effects long term are not worth it.
I would got to pt & they will start you on gentle exercise & stretches that you can do & then increase as you can. Well worth the persistence in long run.
I am sure reaping the benefits from pushing myself after surgery this time.

carolinagirl123 01/18/2013

Thanks for the replies . I've had 7 long a and painful years and when this major spatiscity hit I got scared. IM concerned I will have the spatiscity from now on, is thus what happened to you guys ??? My pain management doctor finally has my 24/7 pain under control and bearable now . I freaked, as I co???? uld not imagine any more pain. I am very guilty of not doing daily stretches but I am going to do so from now on this has been a wake up call for me. I have also been guilty of not taking my copaxone shots daily as well. I have been stubborn and stupid I'm not taking the shots I just hate them so much, it's a constant reminder that I am NOT well. I guess I need to get off the pot in get busy. does anyone have bad headaches when taking baclofen

Anne8 01/18/2013

My problem is spasticity. So all I can offer is ideas on how to deal with it.
Deep tissue massage helps a ton! I actually will punch at my leg muscles where they are most bugging me, and it does actually help (it is a bit like tenderizing meat!)
And, well, apparently consuming cannabis is supposed to be very effective, but I still haven't tried.

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