How I deal with spasms

[Guest guest]

My hiatus from spasms due to pregnancy is now over (boo!), but I thought I'd

share my current cure for spasms, especially those bad ones that seem to last

for hours or an entire day.

First: Cold yogurt smoothies. They come pre-made from Astro (in Canada) and are

a godsend. I make sure to never run out. One long chug can frequently stop a

small or medium spasm in its tracks. (Note: I'm post-myotomy, so I can chug with

the best of them now...Don't chug if you have trouble swallowing still).

Second (if smoothie didn't work): Robaxacet (muscle relaxer) taken with small

chunk of banana. Takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in and stops all but the

worst spasms for me. If that doesn't work, I take another about an hour later.

I've never had to take more than 3. (Side effect for me: I can't drive for hours

afterwards...way too sleepy).

I've also found some relief with Midol, which soothes, you guessed it, muscle

cramps. This does NOT have any side effects for me.

Things I've tried and rejected: Nitroglycerin, calcium channel blockers,

anti-spasm medication (long time ago, can't remember name), various low doses of

anti-depressants (beware trying to go OFF of those...thought I was going

insane), all sorts of food (hot or cold).

Just wanted to share.

Pregnancy is going well for those who are interested. Two more months to go and

I'm already " big like house " .

Jacquie in Toronto, soon to be Ottawa