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Rigidity/Spasticity? anything that can relax the ms?

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looking4

01/26/2019 at 3:19 AM

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Hello all... I have very bad spasticity or rigidity (not sure for correct terminology) and my limbs are basically like a wooden limb. I have done botox shots in the past, but it does not relieve the spasticity.... helps a bit with the pain.

Every day is getting rougher and rougher as far as mobility. Any help? Experience?

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copa20

01/26/2019 at 3:35 AM

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Have you tried Zanaflex or a pump into the spinal cord of the medication baclofen ? Baclofen is for when spasticity is severe.

Rigidity/Spasticity? anything that can relax the ms? https://www.carenity.us/forum/multiple-sclerosis/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/rigidityspasticity-anything-that-can-relax-the-ms-716 2019-01-26 03:35:07

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02/18/2019 at 7:04 PM

Right now I'm at 70 mg of baclofen (7 pills) daily for my spasticity.

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04/15/2019 at 2:50 AM

I have a Baclofen pump. I take oral Baclofen and zanaflex for upper extremidies and break through spasticity . Yoga in chair and stretching.

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04/24/2019 at 2:26 AM

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A general muscle relaxer may work if the spasticity is not too severe, but since you say it is bad try Baclofen as the above members have recommended. I am surprised your doctor has not recommended that.

@CafeJon‍, on another note, how is the pump working compared to orally?

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03/07/2020 at 3:30 PM

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There is one thing that works for me besides ocrevus which is a pot edible. It dulls the nerves a good deal and helps u sleep. But it's not for everyone. It may help though

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03/11/2020 at 3:33 PM

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I have this and on 100mgs of Lyrica because of it. Does not work for everyone and recently has no longer been working for me, but I hope you find something. Spasticity and spams are not fun to deal with at all.

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