- What really works for you???? 27th April 2007
... work very well either.
I take tramadol, lortab 7.5, baclofen , lexipro, and 800 mg ibuprophin. I also walk a mile...
- baclofen and lyrica 21st April 2007
... Hi TruthseekerTn, it could be the baclofen which is a powerful muscle relaxant. Maybe you should...
... RayeFaye said, either one of the medications, Lyrica or Baclofen , could be causing the feelings you describe. I know ... and that was the end of the Nurontin! I had used Baclofen for many years after spine surgeries. For some reason ... the Baclofen never really gave me any relief and I was taking it ... totally wrong though....it's been quite awhile. But, Baclofen really can leave folks with the same types of symptoms...
- Baclofen vs. Gabapentin/pain clinics 1st April 2007
... was weaned off too quickly.
I was put on oral baclofen last year for a muscle spasm in my face. i had an ... ear pain caused everything to clench so was put on baclofen to relieve the spasm in my face. i was prescribed ... my regular neurologist he just told me to come off baclofen cold turkey as it was only 5mg and that i would be ... violently retching three days later after only using baclofen for two weeks and eventually after two weeks they ... reinstate and wean me off....When i was put back on the baclofen at 5mg someone opened the doors of hell and pushed ... with central nervous system malfuntion caused by oral baclofen .
Anyway im actually looking for help here of someone ... experienced the same as me. At the moment Im 5 months off baclofen and still unable to work. My normal muscle tone has ... between 6 and 18 months to recover. Is it the same as baclofen . I wanted to start a new thread about this but dont...
- At Last, Some GOOD News! New Doctor 27th March 2007
... X240 per month, 7.5 lortabs X 90 per month and 10 mg baclofen X 60 per month. I had in the past asked my old doc...
- Help Me Please Anyone 24th March 2007
... worth a trial. You also may be a candidate for a pump. Baclofen is the drug of choice for MS and muscle spasticity ... delivered by pump and you simply couldn't take enogh oral baclofen to benefit the way IT baclofen works. OPiates are...
- What is the deal with Methadone? 19th March 2007
... along with adjunct meds like Maracaine, clonodine or baclofen . I understand your looking for an answer, but you...
- 84 Mother drugs for pain 14th March 2007
... effects of pain meds.. They can also add numbing agents, baclofen for spasm and clonidine for increased effectiveness...
- US Healthcare System 2, Fabby 0 23rd February 2007
... tramadol 240 a month, lortab 7.5 90 per month, and baclofen 10 mgs 60 per month, that any doctor would prescribe...
- RSD questions/pain meds 12th February 2007
... treatments. Some people also take a muscle relaxant like Baclofen or Zanaflex or Soma.
Good luck.
Sunny...
- Does anyone have advice? On 12-15 Norco a day and would like to decrease. 14th January 2007
... Best of luck, Fabby :)
PS~I also take 2 10 mg. Baclofen a day, thats a muscle relaxer...
- Lost Medical Benefits Need 2 Vent 11th January 2007
... and trazadone there, as well as my Tramadol, lortab, baclofen , and cholesterol med. If we both switch our antidepressants...
- anti- epilepsy and muscle relaxers side effects 10th December 2006
...
Now I take the big daddy of Muscle relaxers... baclofen 20MG 4 times a day...whew, now thats a doozie, I also...
- I need some help! 5th December 2006
... taking 1 4mg Dilaudid QID, 1 10/325 Norco QID, 10mg Baclofen QID. I am always careful with my meds and I really ... for Kadian 30mg BID, along with Norco 10/325 QID and Baclofen 10mg. I don't know if it is me or not but the Kadian...
- Overwhelming spasms 1st December 2006
... have tried so many of the mentioned possibilities:
baclofen , zanoflex; Triggerpoint injections, benzodiazepines...
... suffer from muscle spasms,I use a combination of meds baclofen and zanaflex 4x a day now I had added ativan 2 x a...
- Pump removal? 7th November 2006
... step. It was extremely effective with the morphine baclofen mix, but in my worst nightmare I :) could not have...
- pain pump not working 2nd November 2006
... right dose. I tried marcaine and couldn't P, I tried Baclofen with the opiates and it caused sexual dysfunction...
... had side effects so we took that out. Then we used Baclofen but as that increased it caused side effects and I...
... was taking over 800 mg of morphine at the end with baclofen for spasticity. While on my honeymoon in Belize, I...
- soma - brand or generic? or something else altogether 27th October 2006
... Might be worth trying baclofen ...
- Baclofen pump 21st October 2006
... all meds to the spine. Some deliver opiates, you see Baclofen being the sole drug more often in MS patients but ... free drugs can be delivered via intrathecal pump.
Baclofen is much more effective when delivered IT but cath ... problems may be a unique problem with baclofen the way morphine is when you use concentrations above ... 30mgs per ml. Unless you happen to find baclofen is less soluable than some of the other meds. Cath ... feel you have something different pump wise with a Baclofen pump.
You might find more more info as to whether...
... it now? I've always read you can't take enough oral baclofen to even come close to what a pump can do, If you run...
... a try. My pump allowed a small continous amount of baclofen to flow and I had a device that allowed me to administer...
... I had a morphine/ baclofen pump which worked great for three years. (For MS) ... sooooo effective in reducing spasticity and pain. Oral Baclofen just doesn't do the trick. So now I am on the ever...
... catheter came out? One thing that is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, Baclofen withdrawal can be DEADLY!!!!!! Hate to be so emphatic ... They probably know they will need to cover you for Baclofen withdrawal, but wouldn't it be sad if through an oversite...
- What is Your Level of Pain Relief??? 11th October 2006
... taking Tramadol (Ultram), and Oxycodone, 10 mgs, and Baclofen . I have a good level of pain control for the most...
- control of debilitating muscle spasms 6th October 2006
... pumps some of us have to deliever morphine to deliver Baclofen . I've read several times that you can't get enough ... Baclofen in your system orally to make a big difference on...
... Please tell Maggie Pies all you can about botox Baclofen and other treatments to relief spasms relieve spasms ... pumps some of us have to deliever morphine to deliver Baclofen . I've read several times that you can't get enough ... Baclofen in your system orally to make a big difference on...
... effective as the Type A stuff.
I am also on oral Baclofen which seems to make somewhat of an impact, but I agree...
- mechanical pain 4th October 2006
... your doc could be talking about trying a baclofen pump.instead of using things like morphine in it,they ... just use baclofen instead,this does have a pretty good track record...
- Morphine Pump 27th September 2006
... that can be used, but most common is morphine with baclofen added if spasticity is a problem. Fentanyl,dilaudid...
- Went to the ER this evening...more frustrated than ever! 22nd September 2006
... feel like a real person! :)
The ER doctor gave me baclofen (20mg taken every 6 hours) and it wiped me out. I ... wake up in pain. That's a good thing! I am told the baclofen ae give to MS patients. Maybe since this worked we...
- Questions on new Meds..... 16th September 2006
... I am also taking Lorazepam 1 mg 4 x day and 120 mg Baclofen a day , in addition to Gabapentin 1600 mg a day. I...
... much ativan your shrink may prescribe or how much baclofen your neurologist or who ever is treating the MS prescribes...
- Physiatrist 10th September 2006
... tears are what is so painful. I am on a Medrol Pack, Baclofen and Vicodin. I hope the Medrol pack works. The next...
- Nerve pain being in the head? 3rd September 2006
... ability to do medication infusions like Lidocaine or baclofen . A multi faceted clinic made up of several sp[ecialist...
- Going on Methadone 3rd September 2006
... per day. But that combined with Nortryptiline and Baclofen for my chronic next muscle spasms and pain in my face...
- Methadone 31st August 2006
... spasms have done the opposite. For example: Trileptal, Baclofen .
Has anyone else ever experienced what I am describing...
- Seizure meds for muscle spasms 29th August 2006
... DAY
ULTRIM 50MG 3 X A DAY
LYRICA 200MG 3 X DAY
BACLOFEN 30MG 3 X A DAY
Thanks so much and i would really...
... also lengthened. I take Morphine for general pain and baclofen and flexeril for muscle spasms. I can tell you that ... morphine it did absolutely nothing for the spasms. The baclofen and flexeril combo was far more effective. Most individuals...
- On 4 anti seisuze meds and still having spasms!!! 19th August 2006
... increased mine at night to 650mg,I'm maxed on the baclofen and zanaflex,short of a pumb,which is not an option...
- Question about TizanidineHCL (for Zanaflex) 18th August 2006
... mild anti-depresent.I'm on 8mg 4x a day plus 20 mg baclofen 4x a day.The tizanidine does make me sluggish.The...
... I hear alot about on this site. May I ask what the baclofen does ?? I was thinking maybe of asking my doctor...
... Queen,
The baclofen is also for muscle spasms.It works essentially the ... has an added very mild anti-depressant as where the baclofen doesn't....
- What would you do? 17th August 2006
... function.I will never be a 100% pain free.I am on baclofen 20mgs and zanaflex 8mgs 4 times a day.5mgs valium ... night.I know the assistant was shocked that I take the baclofen and zanaflex together,I know its not common practice...
- Baclofen vs other muscle relaxants? 31st July 2006
... Hey Maine,
For me, Baclofen was fairly effective and not at all sedating.
Zanaflex...
... so have stopped taking that.
I've never heard of Baclofen before that I know of?
Please let us know what...
... I just started taking Baclofen , I take 1 at bedtime along with 2 Benadryl for sleep...
... A well known h/a specialist was having success Rx Baclofen , dtaken daily on a schedule, to migraineurs so I tried...
... bedtime use, since I find it so sedating, and try Baclofen for during the day, up to 3 x day. If the Baclofen ... nauseous with a lot of meds and tolerated my first Baclofen ok today. I will let you know how that goes.
As...
... help.I have been on zanaflex for 8 months now and on baclofen for 6 months.I take 8mg zanaflex and 20 mg baclofen...
... like jello. Very weird..
Currently I'm on 20mg of Baclofen 3x a day. It's working wonders for my muscle spasms...
- Had an extremely bad day yesterday.. 27th July 2006
... Thanks Fabby :)
Well, I've been on hydrocodone, baclofen , and amitriptyline for the pain for a little while...
- PA's/NP's-MD/DO's must sign C-II Rx's? 20th July 2006
... experience with an NP was when she suggesting removing the baclofen from my pump right then. I ask her how she planned...
... did my cervial epidural a couple months ago.
My baclofen has one of the NPs or PAs name on it. It was added...
- An introduction of sorts.. 19th July 2006
... like. I take Hydrocodone 5/500 twice a day, 20 mg of Baclofen (muscle relaxer) 3 times a day, and 75 mg of Amitriptyline ... making me loopy is keep me calmer and not as tense. The Baclofen , however, definately helps my muscle pain. Before...
... a 11 year old feeling loopy all day.I take(20 mg) baclofen and (8)zanaflex 4 x a day to control muscle spasms...
- Could really use some feedback and support 13th July 2006
... use Methadone for my BT along with increasing the Baclofen that I currently take only at bedtime, he thinks I...
- Pain relief thru implants? Any of you tried this? 9th July 2006
... snail toxin Prialt. They are also used to deliver baclofen to MS patients to treat spasticity. There are a few...
- Difference between nerve pain and other types of pain? 8th July 2006
... seven.
The failed back surgeries and the MS I take baclofen and zanaflex for the muscle spasms and oxcotin and...
- Zanaflex? 7th July 2006
... have a lot of spasms, as I did, I was switched to Baclofen about 8 months ago, and since then my spasms have...
... day time use. Since then the doctor has put me on Baclofen which is actually used to control MS spams. I find...
- Tramadol with hydrocodone for bt ? 3rd July 2006
... on a vast array of medications including MS Contin, Baclofen and Lidoderm patches to control the bone, muscle and...
- MS and Very Bad Pain 1st July 2006
... not.
A PM DR will help you manage the pain.I take baclofen and zanaflex and quinine for the chronic spasticity...
- What pain killer cocktail do you take? 29th June 2006
... back and spine as a whole I take MS Contin for pain, Baclofen for the spasms, Lidoderm patches and Mobic for swelling...
- depressed...how do I move forward? 19th June 2006
... adjunct meds they use like clonodine, Marcaine nd baclofen . IF a pump doesn't work, you may be a better candidate...
- New PM Doc 16th June 2006
... get my dosing settled with the Fentanyl as well as Baclofen for the muscle spasms and tightness. As with all new...
... until then I just keep doing what I'm doing.
The Baclofen definatley makes me sleepy so I'm only taking 1/2...
- Better Muscle Relaxer 15th June 2006
... But I found it to be by far the best for me. I take baclofen now, I'm happy with it, certainly it works better...
... I recently started on Baclofen and it seems to be helping. I take 1/2 to 1 tablet ... and 2 benadryl.
My understanding is that they use Baclofen for people with MS to help with spasticity.
JeanneO...
- New here/ Pump ??? 2nd June 2006
... central pain. I am also spastic, so I take tons of baclofen and zanaflex. For the pain, I take lyrica and a small ... morphine when I have too.
I was supposed to get a baclofen /morphine pump in Feb, but when they did my ekg I failed ... you can decide when you need more medicine? I need baclofen all the time, but morphine or something only part...
... use this in cases of spasticity or terminal cancer. Baclofen pumps according to iterature seem to be effective...
... the benefoioooooits you might get from Intrathecal baclofen other than what I have learned from my docs.
MY ... have been told that oyou smly can' take enough oral baclofen to be efective in many cases partcluarly MS patients ... use a single resevoir, they can mizx=x morphine and baclofen but if your recievng one you recieve the other. The ... probably want to refine your search to Intrathecal baclofen for MS rather than it's genral use an an adjunct drug ... rate it takes weeks to travel the length of the cath. Baclofen is measured in micrograms but the lower the concentration ... as far as opiates, if they hope to achive that with Baclofen , that's where the MS forum may be able to give you...
... retention I just couldn't tolerate it. I've tried Baclofen in the mix and had side effects I couldn' tolerate...
- Need some help deciding 2nd June 2006
... it may take a lot of trial and error. Intrathecal baclofen is one of the treatments of choice for severe spasticity ... spasticity caused by SCI's. There is an oral version of baclofen but it's nowhere near as effective as having it delivered...
- myofacial therapy 28th May 2006
... apts.
There are also alternatves like intrathecal baclofen because you simply can't take enough oral baclofen...
- new med,have a question 22nd May 2006
... you tried any of the muscle relaxants? Flexeril? Baclofen ? There are a couple others used more often in the ... specialist in the U.S. has had alot of success using Baclofen with patients. It was not a med. that helped me ...
- Not sure what to do 21st May 2006
... pain medications and Lidoderm patches in addition to Baclofen to stop the spasming and burning.
My suggestion...
- Compounded transdermal gels...how well do they work? 12th May 2006
... g. Ketoprofen, Ketamine, Lidocaine, Amitripyline, Baclofen ) for their pain? How well do the transdermal gels ... options available are:
Ketoprofen 20%
Ketoprofen 10% / Baclofen 10%
Ketoprofen 10%, Ketamine 5%, Lidocaine 5%, Amitriptyli...
- Bad news 10th May 2006
... for many years and he currently has me on MS Contin, baclofen and lidoderm patches and up until this last month...
- Difficulty Urinating? 8th May 2006
... muscle relaxers. Marcaine/bupivicaine in the pump and Baclofen were intolerable for me but others do OK with it....
- Need Help with Meds 4th May 2006
... the middle of the road muscle relaxers? Flexaril, Baclofen , or even Soma are all less sedating than the xanex...
- New meds, what do you think?? 29th April 2006
... other good muscle relaxers such as Flexeril and even Baclofen and of course Soma as suggested. The compounds in...
... I would suggest Baclofen . It's originally used for individuals who have MS ... money.
Flexeril is very cheap in comparison to Baclofen but Baclofen can take several weeks before you feel...
... Hi,
I would recommend Tizanidine. I tried Baclofen and other muscle relaxants, and I have discovered...
- Whatcha think? 27th April 2006
... Something you can try for the muscle spasms is Baclofen . It does take a few weeks to get an acceptable level...
... Something you can try for the muscle spasms is Baclofen . It does take a few weeks to get an acceptable level...
... you on the board. Now to Curiousforever: I took Baclofen for almost a year and found it to be very effective...
... Hmm.... I don't know why they would be more so Baclofen than Flexeril...
I know they are like that about...
- chronic pain-stop making us suffer! 22nd April 2006
... On a pain scale my level is always at a 8. I take baclofen ,zanaflex and quinine .My local Drs won't prescribe ... pain clinic.They wanted to insert a tens unit and a baclofen pump,I won't go back.I should have the final say,when...
- pain pump 22nd April 2006
... medicine. He added Clonadine with the Morphine and Baclofen as well. After 3 increases I reached a level where...
... that increased or decreased throughout the day.
Baclofen , Bupivicaine and clonodine are not opiates but they...
... with meds and adjunct meds. Clodine, Bupivicaine and Baclofen can also be delivered Va pump and can help with spasm...
- COST of filling Codman Intrecal Morphine Pump 21st April 2006
...
I was panicked that my insurance wouldn't cover Baclofen when they first put it in. The billing dept was telling...
... company in Tampa Fl, it contains Morphine(preserved) baclofen and clonadine
Office visit 100.00
Inject spine ... Sulfate injection 420.00
Clonidine Hydocloride 510.00
Baclofen 10 mg injection 300.00 Total bill 2395.00
Insurance...
- Death from withdrawals[shore]anyone! 18th April 2006
... lethal and some others can cause seizure,Intrathecal baclofen withdrawal has caused death. You know I had to research...
- Tizanidine 18th April 2006
... I've been on other muscle relaxants before namely Baclofen and Flexeril and I think the Tizanidine works better...
- Intrathecal Pain Pump - How to Pay for it? 17th April 2006
... cost effecient. Plus it makes dilaudid an optinon and baclofen is far more effective IT than orally if you can tolerate...
- Tingling feet is it a side effect? Starting to worry 15th April 2006
... other medications work better. I have been taking Baclofen . And have recently been given a new muscle relaxant ... affect from using muscle relaxants? I have been taking Baclofen for about 3 months. I don't know if a side effect...
... be a side effect of the medications. I've been on Baclofen a while and never noticed anything more than stomache...
... boards! I agree with Dave and Kissa, I also have taken baclofen for over a year and never noticed what you are describing...
- How do I know if I have built up a resistence to my pain meds 8th April 2006
... back, and knee problems. I have been on tramadol and baclofen for years, and 2 7.5 lortabs a day. I have noticed...
- Am I asking for something that is out of line? 7th April 2006
... including Elavil)...... I do take Topamax. I also take Baclofen and Flexeril because of the muscle spasms. I also...
- Narcotic Dependant??? 6th April 2006
... hours that was bad enough that even though I had my baclofen and tramadol and ice packs and heating pads and relaxation...
- Baclofen 1st April 2006
... Baclofen , originally intended for patients with MS, is being...
... baclofen can make you drowsy as well, until you become more...
... Allan,
I have been taking Baclofen for a few months. One thing to know is that you can...
... Hi Allen! I have been on baclofen for almost a year, I have DDD and a fusion in my cervical...
- Pain Pump 30th March 2006
... Suffentanyl , Prialt, and Bupivicaine, clonodine and baclofen .. The pump won't be the delivery method of all your...
- Newbie needs Help 28th March 2006
... that have led to spasticity.I take a combination of baclofen and zanaflex to contol it.It has helped.
Toni...
- Methadone, scared of long term use for pain 25th March 2006
... narcotics is GONE!!!
I'm now at 95mg, and also take Baclofen . My pain control is SO much better--especially nerve...
- Long term effects of Pain killers 25th March 2006
... 6- 8 weeks, and going to get retested. I'm taking baclofen instead.
XOXO
Mya[/FONT]...
- Med allergies, what's next? 24th March 2006
... off it, he just refused to give BT meds) and am on Baclofen and Flexeril for spasms and of course the Lidocaine...
... complication so I was immediately taken off and put on Baclofen instead.
The one problem I do have with the MSC is...
- Newbie with a question--Please respond 22nd March 2006
... maintaining" (for what it's worth) with MS Contin, Baclofen , flexeril, Xanex and Lidocaine patches, ice and a...
- Dave-pump Question 14th March 2006
... but that caused to many UA problms, I tried adding baclofen and that caused to any problems once we went beynd...
... Bupivicaine/Marcaine to add some numbing properties, Baclofen for spasm or spacticty or Clonodine to enhance the...
