My changing of doctor's occured because he was bad mouthing my optic neurologist.  Unprofessional!  I decided then and there to only go to my GP and to treat my symptoms-rather than MS as a whole.  Unfortunately for me; I no longer see that doctor do to an unfortunate event...so, I've been with my OB who does general checkups and keeps me on my 3 regular medications that I take...however, I was just informed a few weeks ago that he is retiring...so, it's back to square 1.

I decided to only treat the symptoms; it was a personal choice and not for everyone-it was a good fit for me though.  

Spasicity is a common occurance for me and has been since the beginning.  I was on pain medication for a while at first; but that only seemed to drop my own natural ability to cope with pain; it lowered my toleration level.  So, I use breathing as well as distraction techniques. 

The best way to do this is to allow the pain to flow through your body-offering as little resistance as you are able (which is where distraction comes in).  It is learned and it takes a lot of practice.  Don't feel bad if you need help with medication-using both in combination is a good alternative.

The hardest pain for me to deal with is my eyes and teeth.  Sometimes; no amount of medication or distraction helps...those are when the only thing left to do is 'let it flow'... 

Cathy, Health Guide

8/15/12 6:17pm

Thanks, HollyK, for your answer. 

 

Letting it flow is exactly what I do when I get the spasticity episodes.  What else can I do?  Until I get an appointment with my new doctor, that's what I'll do.  I really don't want to go on any other meds (trying to get off of the ones I don't necessarily need to be on!) but I'd like to speak to the doctor about these recent episodes.

 

I am sorry you are experiencing other pains.  I hope you can find ways to handle that as well.

 

Thanks again, and keep me posted on how you are doing!

 

Best in health,

Cathy