- Lordosis 26th January 2005
... variety of different muscle relaxors, zanaflex, valium, baclofen , and flexeril to name a few. I can't remember most...
- cp symptoms increasing with age 11th January 2005
... am on my first (less than a year since implanted) baclofen pump.
As the title of this post suggests, I seem ... treat me with oral antispasmodic drugs. Intrathecal Baclofen was then an approved treatment. Botox injections...
... using the term "mild" I do not require the use of a baclofen pump. Does this make my CP milder than jimslade? Heck...
... therapy. I paid less than $500 out of pocket for my baclofen pump, including the surgery and hospital stay. I...
... going to talk with my doctor about reprogramming my baclofen pump to kick up a notch during the night. I've been...
... doing an AFO after I get this cast off. I have used Baclofen tabs and Soma tabs for muscle tightness and spasms...
... scheduled for another next week. I have not been given baclofen mostly because of the side effects. How are you with...
... for the warm welcome. Part of the reason I had the baclofen pump put in was the fact that, like many people, lower ... doses of oral baclofen don't have too much of a relieving effect for me. ... Higher doses of oral baclofen cause a lot of drowsiness for me. Botox injections ... medical community. The neurosurgeon who put in my baclofen pump didn't seem to see a big reason for me to have ... previous neurologist told me he could give me oral baclofen or dantrolene, but couldn't do anything else for me...
... left side is the most affected side. I have had the baclofen pump since June 2000. There were complications with...
...
I'm sorry you've had so many problems with the baclofen pump, sometimes I consider getting it, but I'm not...
... 26, spastic diplegic. I've posted a bit about the baclofen pump. I don't have it, but have made a point to research...
... I'm happy to report that decreasing the dosage of baclofen has decreased the side effects I was having!...
... sleep and fibromyalgia in my case) and Intrathecal Baclofen have a very negative interaction causing memory loss ... late September.
My psychiatrist now worries that Baclofen may have anticholinergic properties like many other...
... about every journal article out there on both oral baclofen and itb, and don't recall coming across anything about...
... the med info on Diclofenac. I've only been on oral Baclofen , which is so... so... Has anyone out there who is...
... I'm Nicki, 26, spastic diplegic, who takes oral baclofen as well. I walk with crutches, around the house independen...
- Nerve pain after my son's muscle surgery 6th December 2004
... Paediatrician yesterday & he is going on the list to have a Baclofen Pump inserted (needs to have the trials,etc first...
- Nervous Ticks? 29th November 2004
... Baclofen ...I've never heard of it, but now I want to look into...
- Botox Anyone? 24th November 2004
... to start ITB therapy. Previously I was taking oral baclofen (which I still take on occasion). I received the ... at least in my experience, proved better than oral baclofen ....
- Baclofen side effects? 8th November 2004
... Alinka,
my daughter has been on oral baclofen for about 3 years now, and although it isn't a miracle...
... Alinka,
I was on Baclofen for about 2 years (20 mg 3 times a day). I didn't...
... ih have spacisty and my doctor prescribed baclofen (10mg/3 times a day) I've taken it for almost a whole ... soon. I haven't got any weird sideeffects from taken Baclofen orally.
Sasha :)...
... i took baclofen and had to stop. something in it caused a allergic...
... Baclofen can also sometimes cause your mucus to thicken. If ... risk for choking on their thick flem, produced by the baclofen . this extra mucus can be minimized through taking ... losec tablets along with the baclofen .
however, it is different with each person so you ... automatically given other medications along with the baclofen to reduce the side effects that are "considered" highly...
... I was afraid to take baclofen when I first started, too. I started taking it in ... days to a week, just give it time. If you decide baclofen is not for you, you must taper down the dose-- don...
- What do you do about muscle spasms? 24th October 2004
... put me on Zanaflex (which got me really sleepy) & Baclofen (which didn't work at all).
Currently, I'm thinking...
... put me on Zanaflex (which got me really sleepy) & Baclofen (which didn't work at all).
Currently, I'm thinking ... approach to aliviate stress.
In regards to Botox and Baclofen , I've tried them both.. I was on Baclofen for about...
- Questions 6th October 2004
... and I also get spasms in my legs. My doctor gave me Baclofen to calm them down. It works for me pretty good. He...
- Botox question? 16th August 2004
... groups
I have heard very positive things about the Baclofen pump for long term reduction in spasticity. Unfortunately...
... KIDSAREGREAT!]Hi I just wanted to add that my son took Baclofen orraly when he was 4years and it was terrible! It ... like DR. JECKEL AND MR. HIDE. We they offered us the baclofen pump, we said NO WAY! He has a friend who has the ... reason, he has been unwilling to even let us try oral Baclofen . We use Tranxene and Gabatril (his seizure med) to...
- Surgury 25th May 2004
... with left sided spastic hemiplegia. I was offered baclofen as an oral medication but was told it has several...
... decision when my son was very young. He first tried the baclofen pills and noticed major side effects so he switched...
... situation with my son, however, i do know about the Baclofen pump placed in the lower back. A friend of mine has ... have happened for him! The pump was filled with the Baclofen and placed, as with any medication there is trial...
... age 2. I've been searching for informaton on the baclofen pump. Yesterday I visted a young lady who has had...
- young and confuzed 14th January 2004
... several surgeries on her feet. She also has gotten a baclofen pump and how has a normal gait and do a lot of little...
- tight muscles in legs getting worse, help! 23rd December 2003
... they aren't sure why. They have told me about the baclofen pump but after a trial for it I have formally decided...
... I had a horrible reaction to a small dose of oral baclofen and cannot imagine how I'd fare with the pump. Like...
- Cp And Seizures 19th December 2003
... of the legs.
The drugs used in this case include baclofen which can be taken by mouth
or directly instilled...
- Baclofen Pump 21st August 2003
... year old daughter with cp and we are considering a Baclofen Pump. I would love to know whether you went ahead ... According to our Orthopaedic Consultant our only option is Baclofen .
I would love to hear from you
Lorena
...
- hi mild spastic cp on right side since birth qustion about percocet 11th June 2003
... right side i have been on vicodin and valium plus baclofen for a year or so on a regular basis i just switched ... hour after a dose. i take 2mg valium 4 a day and baclofen 20mg 3 a day. how ling does it take to get used...
... anti-spastic drugs. These are things like valium, baclofen , and xanaflex. Lots of these have sedating effects...
... "These are things like valium, baclofen , " those are the ones that i take and they do work...
- do any of you? 5th June 2003
... eventually. Nice, huh? :(
ANYWAY, my dr. said that Baclofen would stop it from happening...so I started taking...
... Oral baclofen definitely helps my startle reflex. It's not totally...
- Botox for my 4 year old 30th April 2003
... eyes have one that is dominant. She also has the Baclofen pump. What a difference, I wish I had been taking...
- Battling fatigue 8th April 2003
... pains and such have to work themselves out. I was rx'd baclofen a few times but that did little -- the dose was low...
... it goes.
My primary doc was going to put me on the baclofen too.
He informed me of the nasty side effects and...
... spasticity are glutamate, glycine and GABA (a component of Baclofen , I think). I have never been a chemistry whizz but...
... rely on doctors etc so much. I know there is Botox, baclofen , dantrium, surgery etc etc, but I have never read...
... deal with any of the options offered: botox again, baclofen implant (fellow suggested), and, the worst, neurosurgery...
... heads up that clinic but did say that he thought a baclofen pump might be considered. My ortho decided against...
... Anniversary girlfriend!!!!!!!
My doctor suggested baclofen once but said that is had nasty side effects to it...
... Monday and had to miss class this week. UNREAL!
The baclofen -- did your doc say the pill or pump had nasty side...
... Monday and had to miss class this week. UNREAL!
The baclofen -- did your doc say the pill or pump had nasty side...
...
The cleveland clinic has a nice little piece on baclofen pumps/oral med information. You could search there ... site, I found it by searching for side effects of baclofen .
Take care friend!
Lastramy...
... mobile!
I have horrible sedating experiences with oral baclofen . I've had numerous docs ask if I used it or suggest ... spasticity meds that are bad for the liver too; not sure if baclofen is in that class.
As for the pump, I doubt I will...
... sometime in the future.
Yes, the drowsiness with the baclofen is what my doctor warned me of. He said for as mild...
- Hip surgery 16th January 2003
... crossed eyes have one that is dominant. She also has the Baclofen pump. What a difference, I wish I had been taking...
- for parents that want ot talk(Cerebral Palsy) 28th December 2002
... eight in September. We are now looking at trying a baclofen pump.
Have you had any luck in toliet training ... to control his bladder or bowels. We are hoping the baclofen may offer help with that as well....
- new here and needs suggestions 3rd July 2002
... currently looking forward to doing the trials for the baclofen pump.
Are their any young adults on here that would...
- baclofen pump 14th February 2002
... Spastic Quad CP and currently looking to have the baclofen pump surgery if the trial doses are successful. Anyone...
- CURE FOR CP 17th September 2001
... felt that I had to do something. He has just had the baclofen pump implanted and are starting therapy with botox...
... our neurologist told me that we also would need a baclofen pump to be installed in Lan's tiny body. Today, 8...
- lordosis 14th February 2001
... anyones child experiened the spinal curvature with the Baclofen pump? Adam ,15, is on his second one and has now been...
... anyones child experiened the spinal curvature with the Baclofen pump? Adam ,15, is on his second one and has now been...
- Shoulder pain and excruciatingly painful neck and trigger points 29th June 2008
... take a muscle relaxer and that does wonders. I take baclofen now. I too have shoulder and neck pain and hope to...
... shoulders tighten and cause a headache. I take a 10mg baclofen . It does make me slightly on the sleepy side but...
- Just to keep me from getting cocky 23rd June 2008
... didn't hurt, but it never got unmanageable. Have baclofen and narcotics at home that I've had no desire to touch...
- Pain Meds Not Working 17th June 2008
... wake up and need to toss and turn. I take 20mgs. of baclofen at bedtime anyway and my doc agrees with the extra...
- How do people actually go into remission?!? 31st May 2008
... pain it's given. I was also on the antispasmodic baclofen for a while, to relax the permanently locked muscles...
- What do you take for your fibro? 31st May 2008
... Sandy, I do exercises for my fibro and I take 30mg Baclofen and AmbienCr 12.5. I also have a CTD and MP and almost...
- Insomnia and fibro 3rd May 2008
... so I can't comment on them. I do take ambiencr and baclofen (muscle relaxer) at bedtime and I found that by using ... more baclofen to relax the muscles more helps me to sleep better...
- Writing in the A.M.. 29th April 2008
... is an ambienCR 12.5, 50mgs. of benadryl and 20mgs baclofen , and another 10mgs if I need it. Regular ambien also...
- How do you fight the fatigue? 21st April 2008
...
Meds:
Oxycontin 20mg 4 times a day - as needed
Baclofen 20mg 3 times a day - as needed
Hydrocodone 10/325mg ... bedtime
By next week:
Plaquenil 200mg 2times a day
Baclofen 10mg 3times if needed
Naprosyn 500 2times a day
...
... of each a day)
Hydrocodone 10/325mg every 4 hrs
Baclofen 10 mg every 4-6 hrs as needed
Tizanidine 4-8mg at...
- best anti-anxiety and muscle spasms medication for fibro 21st April 2008
... Zanaflex(tizanidine) 4mg (1-2 pills every 4-6hours)and baclofen (20mg every 8 hours) work the best for me! I take ... baclofen during the day because it does not make me tired....
... you don't have problems with your liver. I now take baclofen for muscle tightness. Right now I am working on trying...
- looking for suggestions 21st April 2008
... problems.
I take ambienCr and benadryl for sleep, and baclofen for muscle relaxation and prednisone and diclofenac...
- FM Pain: What works/doesn't work for you? 16th April 2008
... times a day, Lortab 10 for breakthrough
Spasms - Baclofen 20 mg every 8 hours, except at night I take tizanidine...
- Bluelakelady......Anyone.....Baclofen question. 10th April 2008
... should not be any "high sensation" associated with baclofen . the worry would be constipation. if that is not an...
...
I do seem to do better with the higher mgs. of baclofen , I am going to try the extra mgs. for sure. No sense...
- Need advice 1st April 2008
... try baclofen and neurontin. baclofen is a muscle relaxer with no side affect of drowsiness ... still fun for your toddler.
the only down side of baclofen i have is constipation. this does not happen to everyone...
- I'm new to the board and I need some support 19th March 2008
... and I take an ambienCR, two benadryls (OTC) and two baclofen . When I flare, all that still does not put me to...
- Fibro? I wonder if I have it... 3rd February 2008
... now am on Percoct and neither of them do a thing. Baclofen doesn't help either. UGH. Two years of pain....
- Bluelakelady......have a question! 20th January 2008
... meds I do to sleep. Almost same as you, ambienCR, baclofen , and benadryl and still trouble falling asleep. ...
- New Here, So Frustrated! 14th January 2008
... pain management that FMS uses which is Lyrica and Baclofen and Tramadol/Ultram. They help. I used to have 24...
- which doctor prescribe vicodin for fibromyalgia 25th October 2007
... did tell me he was not comfortable prescribine me baclofen and the doses I take of tramodol so I need to continue...
- New Girl here 13th October 2007
... this was due to the Primidone.
My Dr also put me on, Baclofen due to me having so many mucsle spasms all over my...
- Yet another "could this be fibro" thread! 4th October 2007
... and thighs, my arms, my neck, and my back (I take baclofen , which works most of the time). After that came shooting...
- Pain! Pain! Pain! 14th August 2007
... I Am Taking Darvocett N100 And Just Started Taking Baclofen . My Doctor Does Not Want To Prescribe Anything More...
- Need some info from meds, please!! 20th July 2007
... because I can't fall asleep or stay asleep. I also take Baclofen (muscle relaxer) it does not cause drowsiness, I take...
- Could this be a flare up? 18th July 2007
... kind of sleep my pain increases even now with the baclofen and ambienCR I can still have increased pain if I...
- taking my chances with the firbomyalgia board readers 11th June 2007
... works. i get about 6 hours sleep and wake up awake.
baclofen is a good muscle relaxer if you can take it. does...
- Question on Tinzanidine (generic Zanaflex)? 30th May 2007
... and only at night, never during the day.
I now take baclofen , it does not have that sedating effect and I like ... in the morning if I am not doing well that day. My baclofen pills are 10mgs. each.
Good Luck on the tizanidine...
- Lots of questions from a first time lister 24th May 2007
... the boards. Like blue I take ambien, benadryl and baclofen for the fibro. I try to exercise in some way everyday...
- New to board have question about meds! 1st May 2007
... SeaGreen"]hi!
I currently use DarvocettN100 and Baclofen , I have used the methadone and ambien. I also have...
- New here... 12th March 2007
... I am currently on effexor, neurontin, oxycotine, baclofen , motrin, and vicodin and I STILL have pain. Over...
- Help, Is all of this fibro??? 16th January 2007
... are non narcotics. i take a muscle relaxer called baclofen . no drowsy useless side affects for me.
there are...
- MS Drug Baclofen Is Helping My Fibro 24th December 2006
... i also take baclofen and have for over a year. not daily. only when i really...
... BLUE Does Baclofen put you in a good mood?...
... I also take baclofen for almost a year now. I don't have trouble with...
- Help!!!! In bad flare what can I do! 20th December 2006
... really listens.
may i suggest ambien for sleep and baclofen for muscle pain.
let us know what she says. glad...
- Need some help with meds. 22nd November 2006
... beginning.
muscle relaxers help me the most. i have baclofen and vallium on hand as well as oxycontin and vicodin...
- Insomnia help please 27th October 2006
... and a 25mg. benadryl OTC and a 10mg muscle relaxer ( baclofen ). It seems to take the ambien a while to work some...
... on a muslce relaxer called Flexoril. I have tried baclofen before too.
I am going to look into the Ambien...
... it because it was toxic to my liver. I now do the baclofen , it does not induce sleep but it does help me relax...
- Question for MOMWITHMS 19th October 2006
... meds for what he believes is muscle spasms such as baclofen , flexeril, cymbalta, ultram, and neurontin Nothing...
... I have found great success with the combination of baclofen and zanaflex together....
- Anyone else have Fibro & PCOS? 25th September 2006
... insite I would be most grateful.
A list of my meds:
Baclofen
Vicoden
Klonopin
Going off of Zoloft
Metformin...
- Need help with back pain 20th July 2006
... take a 10mg ambien a 25mg OTC benadryl and a 10mg baclofen (muscle relaxer) for sleep and during the day I take ... another 10mg baclofen . I take prednisone for joint pain from CTD so don...
