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posted 03/27/2009, comments (5)

Taking Baclofen and Stretching for MS-Related Spasticity

In How to Manage MS-Related Spasticity, we discussed different therapeutic strategies to combat spasticity. Conservative approaches can be quite effective in combatting mild spasticity, including stretching and strengthening exercises. Oral medications such as BACLOFEN are often effective, especially in the early stages of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/24/2009, comments (2)

How to Manage MS-Related Spasticity

SPASTICITY is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) that is seen in up to 75% of patients. It is a complex, poorly understood symptom that is often associated with muscle weakness. Often in MS, the lower limbs are more affected by spasticity than the arms. MS-related spasticity is usually the result of... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/11/2009, comments (2)

National Pain Care Policy Act Reintroduced

In several of my past Share Posts I have referred to the National Pain Care Policy Act, which passed the House of Representatives during the last session and was expected to be introduced to the House of Representatives and Senate again this session for a vote. If approved by both Houses of Congress or Committee, in which any differences... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (13)

The FDA and Pain Management

Chronic Pain is not the first symptom that comes to mind when one thinks of MS, however I have come to know many people who have MS that live with pain every day. I have lived with pain since I was 12, unrelated to my MS, and thought this was important to share with you. While the use of opioids has often been found to be the most... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/23/2009, comments (6)

All Dressed Up and Somewhere to Go!

I dressed myself up yesterday and this time had places to go! When I woke up my body was feeling very weird and I didn’t know if I was going to be able to go where I planned but I didn’t panic or decide anything; instead I moved slowly and let my body normalize, if that is such a word. It is difficult for me to describe how my... Read more Chevron

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