- How Old?? 16th August 2006
... diagnosis came, then the interferon, the Provigil, Baclofen , Neurontin and etc.
I was an RN for many years...
- Sarcoidosis or MS? 13th August 2006
... Copaxone (RRMS) in 2003 still taking it along wth baclofen , zanaflex and klonopin which does help spasms. Last...
- Today's the Day! 8th August 2006
... could have hoped for! :)
First, he added the Baclofen to my list of medications. I'm keeping the Zanaflex ... but only to be taken if the spasms get so bad the Baclofen doesn't help. The down side of this is I can't fill ... the Baclofen until the 15th of next month because I have exceeded...
... 16 it would of been.
I'm hoping he'll adjust my baclofen and give me something for the chronic buzzing that...
... find a honey and a decent doctor! :D
I'll get my baclofen around the 15th of next month unless I'm not calculating...
- what do you take for spasms. please help 3rd August 2006
... i take 10mg baclofen every 8 hours lately it hasn't been working too great...
- When Will It End!?! 3rd August 2006
... wear glasses from 8 or 10 years ago!
Doc put me on Baclofen (as needed, no refills) but it doesn't DO ANYTHING...
- Da*n this flare! 27th July 2006
... therapy I could try? I hesitate to ask for more meds ( Baclofen , etc.) because... well, just because!...
- Leg Pain - Ways to ease 21st July 2006
... t really work for me that much,my neuro put me on baclofen and zanaflex and it has helped a great deal.they are...
- Bizzare Cold Spots and constant buzzing 18th July 2006
... symptom,they are chronic and severe at times.I take baclofen and zanaflex 4 times a day,neuro didn't like that...
... 100X worse. :) I thought surely he would prescribe Baclofen or something along that line. Lyrica is not for muscle...
... a guick end to that.
I can't function without the baclofen and zanaflex.I now take 20 mgs baclofen with 8 mgs...
- HELP!!! HELP!!! - Scared 10th July 2006
... symptoms, but I take a very little bit of Neurontin and Baclofen each once a day and the Lexapro (which has helped...
- Please describe "difficulty swallowing" 10th July 2006
... he doubted me.Since I've been on the zanaflex and baclofen it has subsided.Occasionally one of my meds will get...
- Swimming Bummer 1st July 2006
... instructor sinks(lol).I wonder since I'm on high doses of baclofen and zanaflex if that would happen now?
Toni...
- Baclofen and more pain? 17th June 2006
... Littlebelle,
I take baclofen for spasms and pain.It can cause weakness until your ... body adjust.Why did they give you baclofen for just 10 days,this is usually a med that shouldn...
... Since taking Baclofen my walking is so much better and tylenol with codeine...
- MS and dating... 12th June 2006
... the other night and we were just talking. He saw the Baclofen rx in my purse and asked me what medication it was...
- Need some help(leg numbness) 10th June 2006
... neurologist yesterday and all was fine.He increased the baclofen from 5 mgs 3 x a day to 10mgs 4x a day and work up...
- Neuro say probable MS 9th June 2006
... coming back faster this time since the doc gave me baclofen . Makes my walking so much better. Though I feel unsteady...
- Botox... 6th June 2006
... typically do a "stretch" for about 45 minutes until the Baclofen kicks in. Since the Botox, my leg spasticty has diminished...
- Just diagnosed 1st June 2006
... sleep at night.Tylenol pm (sp) helps alot.Now I'm on baclofen and zanaflex 4x a day and quinine at night so its...
- Betaseron antibodies... 30th May 2006
... shot or anything,,, i am on pain pills,, lyrica,, baclofen ,, prevacid, carafate. i think i will call the hospital...
- Barbelle... 28th May 2006
... spasticity drugs after the Botox procedure? Whether it be Baclofen , or Zanaflex etc... or have you continued taking the...
- A New Neuro 23rd May 2006
... I just grinned.
He refilled my scripts,upped the baclofen and prescribed lortab for pain on a as need basis...
- Good news... 23rd May 2006
... still very spastic. I am comfortable with my 90mgs of Baclofen a day, and don't want to increase it because I have...
- What wereyour first symptoms? 21st May 2006
... treatment with SoluMedrol IV. I am on Depakote and Baclofen , which have helped the Migraines significantly. None...
- meds? 12th May 2006
... Alicia,
Yes,some days they help,
Quinine 325 mg
Baclofen
Zanaflex
Hydro's
aciphex
I have tried several...
- Any tips for annoying little spasms? 8th May 2006
... tonic,Dr. disagreed and put me on 325 mg quinine,plus baclofen and zanzflex.My spasms turned into chronic ones and...
... abdomen pretty often. He says if it's related to MS, Baclofen is about it. I still have the spasms on Baclofen...
- Is this MS? 7th May 2006
... anti-depressants, also prochlorperazine, diazepam and baclofen . Does this sound like MS to anyone or am i maybe barking...
- MS Hug around chest? 2nd May 2006
... Hi Rosep,
I am currently taking Baclofen for this problem. I was taking Neurontin, but it...
- Different kind of pain 23rd April 2006
... overworked like in a gym.They are very sore.I am on baclofen and neurontin and nothing seems to help.Does anyone...
- Upper Back Spasticity 16th April 2006
... something to do with it? It's miserable.....I take Baclofen . Any other ideas? :)
Tammy...
... currently taking Soma but am probably going to switch to Baclofen . I've heard there's IV Bacolfen that may be more ... effective than oral Baclofen ? But I'm not sure about that - it seemed like something ... specifically, can't tell you more than that. Maybe the Baclofen manufacturers have some information about using Baclofen...
... There is a baclofen pumb,which is inserted under the skin,this is used...
- Neurontin... 14th April 2006
... won't need that amount .....i also take zanaflex, baclofen , and klonopin....My neurologist also put me on Wellbutrin...
- Must vent... 12th April 2006
... function is off which may be due to the meds I take ( Baclofen , Betaseron, Solumedrol). This really just gets me...
- Barbelle... 5th April 2006
... stiffness is due to MS for a few reasons... 1) I am taking Baclofen for spasticity, yet my knee remains stiff and it is...
- Toes Curling 30th March 2006
... something to do with the muscles contracting. I take Baclofen too, and they are still doing it.
I am going for...
... foot.I had extreme calf and foot pain cramps.I take baclofen and zanaflex together during the day and 320mgs of...
- Facial Numbness 27th March 2006
... ended up with left trigeminal neuritis. I've been on Baclofen and Depakote for this ever since.
For the past...
- Personal advice needed 22nd March 2006
...
I don't have a dx either.I do take zanaflex and baclofen for chronic spasms.I don't take the pain meds I have...
- Is MRI conclusive??? 21st March 2006
... my symptoms as stress related.
I take zanaflex and baclofen for the muscle spasms,it does control them.The DR...
- Zanaflex... 16th March 2006
... some Zanaflex to use in conjunction with the 90mg of Baclofen I take every day. He told me to start out at 4mg 3 ... As soon as I left the appt. it was time for my next Baclofen dose... so I took both Baclofen and a sample Zanaflex...
... Curious11,
I take zanaflex with baclofen 10mg of each 4 times a day.It takes a while to get ... started out with the zanaflex,then they added the baclofen .The dry mouth gets better.Drink lots of water.
...
- feeling of being drunk 25th February 2006
... days than others... I do find that. I however take Baclofen for spasticity and I was chalking it up to that. I...
- Another newbie question 16th February 2006
... can use for treating symptoms.I take zanaflex and baclofen for chronic muscle spasms,vicodin for the pain and...
- zanaflex and baclofen 10th February 2006
... Hi, i take both zanaflex and baclofen . i take2mg of zanaflex in the morning and 6mg at ... bedtime, i take10 mg of baclofen 3 times per day. For pain, i take neurontin...800mg...
... my 2 cents...
I know when I started taking the Baclofen , 10 mgs 3 times a day did nothing for me. I now take ... different. If your spasticity is really bad, more Baclofen might be needed (or the Zanaflex, which I don't know ... the meds, but I do know that if you take too much Baclofen , your legs turn to jello. Again, I am not sure if ... has been on going, or a possible side effect of the Baclofen / Zanaflex... but I do hope you find relief! :) Good...
- Fatigue question again... 8th February 2006
... evening, and I think it is due to my recent increase in Baclofen which my neuro recommended. The only problem is.. ... the lecture. I am torn because I assume this is the Baclofen , but I need the dosage I am at to get any benefit...
- Botox For Muscle Spasms 6th February 2006
... insurance wouldn't pay for it. I've been on Soma and Baclofen for 3 years and not gotten much relief. I've also...
... the neuro at my last appointment if I should up my Baclofen (which I take at night) or Zanaflex (which I occasionally...
... punched em in the mouth,,, so he just gave me more baclofen ...
... that type of use. We shall see. He's also put my on Baclofen and Zanaflex which are new for me, and I'm going to...
- Help Muscle Cramps !!! 23rd January 2006
... pain. They have helped tremendously!!
My GP rx'd Baclofen for the spasms and that helps to a point but without...
... ways.
I plan on going to pain clinic next month.
Baclofen didn't help,I take zanaflex.
Toni...
- Frustrated... 21st January 2006
... that the stiffness in my knee was gone after uping my Baclofen dose! I also posted that I wasn't looking forward...
... Well Luvs2dance... the Baclofen definitely works wonders. I would ask my neuro about ... setback to the solumedrol. So by all means... try the Baclofen if your neuro recommends it. It has been very good...
- baclofen use -colon surgery s/ IV fluids only 18th January 2006
... i think the baclofen can be IV,, i know that if and when the pills don ... ,, maybe look through out the site here about the baclofen and if i remember later what it is called i will post...
... ok i found that post it's a baclofen pump and i posted to it to bring it back out for u...
- Just want to post my excitement... 15th January 2006
... did it... but I'd have to go with the increase in Baclofen . I was taking 45 mg a day... and I uped it to the ... of the stiffness, so I figured if I increased the Baclofen , also a CNS depressant, it would have the same effect...
- Oh the pain!! 12th January 2006
... weakness in my left leg and foot. He also rx'd me Baclofen for the severe muscle cramps and spasms. Took the...
- I can't figure this out... 11th January 2006
... I am currently taking Baclofen and Betaseron for my MS. As of January 1st I started...
... i take baclofen and betaseron as well,,, and in spring i stopped drinking...
- Neuro visit = new questions 11th January 2006
... spasticity or improve muscle coordination or strength.
Baclofen , the most commonly used drug, is a muscle relaxant ... administered orally or by an implanted pump (intrathecal baclofen ). Intrathecal baclofen is used for severe spasticity ... However, its effects last longer with each dose than baclofen , and physicians may prescribe small doses of Valium...
- Valium/ Klonopin anyone? 7th January 2006
... and how have they worked for you? I am currently on Baclofen and I am afraid it is not working as good as I need ... these symptoms? I am going to increase my dose of Baclofen and hope that helps, but if not I want to be able...
- Alcohol and MS 6th January 2006
... goes away. I remember my neurologist telling me that Baclofen isnt a muscle relaxer in the same sense as other drugs ... rather it is a CNS depressant. So in essence alchol and Baclofen act in the same way? Correct me if I'm wrong, please...
... we were all now 21. So trying to prepare, I took my Baclofen dose right before I went out, instead of skipping...
- Can a lesion in my spine pinch a nerve? 23rd November 2005
... I have lateral scoliosis in spine due to spasms, baclofen , zanaflex and klonopin arent' stopping it. I think...
- Rough Week 20th November 2005
... bite my tongue alot,, but i am so tired of it. i take baclofen for it but it's only 10mg they worked at first a couple...
- How early is "early diagnosis?" 19th November 2005
... If I'm still clinically in Limboland, why steroids, baclofen , zanaflex and agressive PT for continued muscle spasms...
- clonazepam 15th November 2005
... leg, etc). This past July Neuro switched me over to baclofen and zanaflex, wow. As the klonopin left my system...
- anyone taking lyrica 11th November 2005
... mad and am just in a bad mood all day long. i take baclofen as needed so not sure if the lyric is good or not...
- Thanks to everyone,your terrific!!!! 5th November 2005
... in there!
Are you on any antispasmotic meds? Baclofen really helped me with leg spasms. (I didn't realize...
- shoulder blade pain 4th November 2005
... now betaseron. the muscle relaxer i take is called baclofen ,,, and it says it is for MS patients. it works well...
- help! muscle spasms 31st October 2005
... Baclofen is a muscle relaxer prescribed for MS patients. I ... muscle cramping and spasticity. I have been on the Baclofen for a month and a half now and it really works. I ... morning with horrible leg cramps, but now I take the Baclofen every 8 hours and avoid the problem. My mom leaves...
- What about these symptoms? 20th October 2005
... Keeps life interesting... Good luck lucybelle PS Baclofen helps me alot with leg spasms and cramping. Have...
- Admitting I'm not so tough : ( 20th October 2005
... really do the trick in taking the edge off. I am on Baclofen now, and wonder what the interaction would be between...
- I have reached my limit... 18th October 2005
... are no active lesions, he told me to increase the Baclofen because my sx are most likely due to spasticity. ...
- muscle spasms? 30th July 2005
... clear up my back into my neck in diff places,,, i take baclofen for them and it works,, it's a musle relaxer for multiple...
- leg feeling numb & cold 18th July 2005
... Hi!!! I take Baclofen at night for leg spasms and it seems to help during...
- Cramps 27th June 2005
... take the potassium tablets also my dr gave me some baclofen 10mg to take for a muscle relaxant,,, and it helps...
- Depressed, sick again 25th June 2005
... ,, i went to my dr on friday and he told me about baclofen for the muscles spasms and tightness,,, so i took...
- Something to think about ! 21st June 2005
... fatigued have a protein bar.
Before the visit I was on Baclofen , Gabitril, Oxygen when needed, Provigil, Zanaflex...
- birth control 6th June 2005
... since i was 32 i am currently on rebif 44 and take baclofen , im considering the birth control injection Depo-Provera...
- New to the board. :} 25th May 2005
... 10mg = TAKE 1 TABLET ONCE A DAY. 1 TAKEN PER DAY!
BACLOFEN 20mg = TAKE 1 TABLET 3 TIMES A DAY. 3 TAKEN PER DAY ... are searching for a doctor to surgically install a BACLOFEN pump in my back so I can get 90% of my medications...
- Not sure what I have 21st May 2005
... spasicity, I guess this is what that is. He prescribed Baclofen for the muscles, gonna start it today, and I have...
- one arm jerking - myoclonus? 19th April 2005
... a lot of tremoring and jerking in my hand. I used baclofen and it helped settle it down. You might talk to your...
- Why should I have more tests??? 11th April 2005
... not to mention the other meds like the Neurontin, Baclofen , anti-depressants, etc., that cost me about $100 a...
- Newbie here who may have MS -questions.. 29th March 2005
... getting worst a couple of years ago.
All I take is Baclofen for spasticity....
- Please Help with Mother 29th December 2004
... Dr what symptoms to look for. I was taking a Rx for Baclofen and Dr didn't tell me they are phys addictive - (like...
- Neurologist Dumped Me - Why?? 12th December 2004
... originally caused spasticity and tremors in my hand. I took Baclofen and it helped with those symptoms. Fortunately, the ... my condition under control, so I stopped taking the Baclofen .
Hope this helps.
Julie...
- I tried Soma - didn't work 12th December 2004
... So, most of the day it is okay. I happen to have Baclofen from the Springtime the first time I went down. I...
