RE: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

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HI Sharon.

I have bad spasticity problems in my legs & i'm on 59 mg baclofen daily & i'm still in alot of pain.... for me thcn helps the spasms but doesn;t take them away... They have considered me for the baclofen pump but i have heard both pros & cons to taht procedure so I haven;t wanted it yet.... well hopefully the baclofen continues to help u sleep.. hugs, cathy

-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:34 AMTo: mserslife Subject: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

Hi Folks:

I saw my original neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring.

I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep through the pain... Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as my legs.

He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my legs.

ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet and I was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The second night I took the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third night I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep.

If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can take 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night.

hugs)

Sharon

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Hi : I'm so sorry to hear of your problems. I had a very dear friend with MS who had the pump inserted in her back. She said it made a huge difference for her and she said she didn't even feel it. (Now that may have been because she also had a pain pump in her abdomen... I have never been on oral Baclofen before and I appreciated hearing from others how it has affected them. How long have you been on it? Does it still make you sleepy? I'm assuming you also take it during the day? Hugs to you ... here's praying for a better time for you soon. Sharoncathylupus wrote: HI Sharon. I have bad spasticity problems in my legs & i'm on 59 mg baclofen daily & i'm still in alot of pain.... for me thcn helps the spasms but doesn;t take them away... They have considered me for the baclofen pump but i have heard both pros & cons to taht procedure so I haven;t wanted it yet.... well hopefully the baclofen continues to help u sleep.. hugs, cathy -----Original

Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:34 AMTo: mserslife Subject: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please Hi Folks: I saw my original neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring. I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep

through the pain... Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as my legs. He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my legs. ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet and I was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The second night I took the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third night I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep. If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can take 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night. hugs) Sharon Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you."

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Sharon,

Our neuro prescribed Nuerotin 3 tmes a day , Baclofin 1to 3

times and Restoral at bed time for sleep. The baclofin is

taken later in the day is you only use it once or twice a day. Alieve

help more than other pain things over the counter . If you are too active

the cramps are worse but I'm sure you know that. Good Luck to

you. MJ

Your experiences with Baclofen needed

please

Hi Folks:

I saw my original

neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who first dxed me

with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my insurance at

the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was wonderful to see

him again as he's so kind and caring.

I have been having

terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It hurts during the

day too but I just can't sleep through the pain... Overall I've had

increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as my legs.

He wants me to have a new

brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my legs.

ANYWAY--- The doc said

it's neurogenic spasms and started me on Baclofen. The first night

I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet and I was able to sleep for the

first time in weeks. The second night I took the half tablet but

within an hour took the other half. The third night I took a 10 mg.

tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief that I could

sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times from the

pain, but was able to go back to sleep.

If you are on Baclofen

how much do you take? The neuro said I can take 1 or 2 of the 10

mg. tablets at night.

hugs)

Sharon

Sharon

(MSersLife creator/owner)

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MJ, It's so good to hear from you! How are things going for you? Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm on 3200 mg. of Neurontin right now although I up it by an extra 800 mg. when I am having a worse time with the Trigeminal Neuralgia. What is Restoral? I know I've heard of it but I can't recall what it's for. I take Hydrocodone for pain--usually one or two a day, sometimes three. hugs to you))) Sharon Jane wrote: Sharon, Our

neuro prescribed Nuerotin 3 tmes a day , Baclofin 1to 3 times and Restoral at bed time for sleep. The baclofin is taken later in the day is you only use it once or twice a day. Alieve help more than other pain things over the counter . If you are too active the cramps are worse but I'm sure you know that. Good Luck to you. MJ Your experiences with Baclofen needed please Hi Folks: I saw my original

neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring. I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep through the pain... Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as my legs. He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my legs. ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet and I was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The

second night I took the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third night I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep. If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can take 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night. hugs) Sharon Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo! Autos

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Sharon

It is a sleeping pill . It helps with staying

asleep and improves REM sleep so you are more rested in the

AM . My husband has MS . The meds are his. I am

impressed with 5 mg Ambien for sleep, not his. Has your Dr

mentioned any sleep aid. If you hurt you need help to rest.

The baclofin was a 10mg tablet, neurotin was a 100 mg. Let me know how

you are doing.

When the pain is bad due to spasms it is time

for the 1000mg Solumedrol IV. That is twice a year if we are lucky. That

makes things better after you get over the solumedrol about 2-3

weeks. There is a pill taper after the solumedrol. They come in

" ready meds " They fit in a pocket instead of on an IV stand.

We get by with 2 nurse visits and do it at home One visit for hep lock

and blood test and 5 days later for another blood test.

We wish you much luck.

Jane

At 04:22 PM 1/20/2006 -0800, you wrote:

MJ,

It's so good to hear from you! How are

things going for you?

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

I'm on 3200 mg. of Neurontin right now although I up it by an extra 800

mg. when I am having a worse time with the Trigeminal Neuralgia.

What is Restoral? I know I've heard of it but I can't recall what

it's for. I take Hydrocodone for pain--usually one or two a day,

sometimes three.

hugs to you)))

Sharon

[Guest guest]

Hi,

This is actually only my 2nd time posting. I'm not much of a

writer. When I started getting spasms in my legs, my dr had me take

10mg 3 times a day. Taking during the day made me goofy so I take

all 3 at bedtime.

Sue

>

> HI Sharon.

> I have bad spasticity problems in my legs & i'm on 59 mg baclofen

daily

> & i'm still in alot of pain.... for me thcn helps the spasms but

doesn;t

> take them away... They have considered me for the baclofen pump

but i

> have heard both pros & cons to taht procedure so I haven;t wanted

it

> yet.... well hopefully the baclofen continues to help u sleep..

hugs,

> cathy

>

> Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

>

>

> Hi Folks:

>

> I saw my original neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful

guy who

> first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to

my

> insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was

> wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring.

>

> I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping.

It

> hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep through the pain...

> Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as

well as

> my legs.

>

> He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction

on my

> legs.

>

> ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on

> Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet

and I

> was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The second night I

took

> the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third

night

> I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough

relief

> that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several

times

> from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep.

>

> If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can

take

> 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night.

>

> hugs)

> Sharon

>

>

> Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

> " One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got

cole

> slaw all over you. " V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where

Cabbages

> grow huge

>

>

>

> _____

>

>

> What are the most popular cars? Find out at Yahoo!

>

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Jane: I did remember that your husband is the one with MS and you are his caregiver. (I remembered something!!!) Okay, I thought Restoral sounded like a sleeping pill (you know, "restful"..lol) Does your husband have to get up at night to go to the bathroom? If so does the sleeping pill interfere with him being able to get up? I am afraid I would have a wet bed if I took a sleeping pill. Last night, for example, I got up 3 times. I've never been on Solumedrol. I did take just an oral round of steroids once but never the IV. So your husband goes on the Solumedrol when the leg pain gets

too bad? I never had thought of it that way. I guess the severe pain is an exacerbation, isn't it? I do feel I am in an exacerbation now. It started about a month ago and has been building. I am so grateful for the Baclofen! I was feeling quite desperate about my situation. I have Hydrocodone to take for pain but it didn't even begin to touch the pain in my legs. The hydrocodone does help for my back pain and for my jaw pain. But it's useless for that leg pain for me. When was your husband diagnosed? Does he have Relapsing Remitting MS? And how are YOU doing? Hugs to you MJ)) Sharon Jane

wrote: Sharon It is a sleeping pill . It helps with staying asleep and improves REM sleep so you are more rested in the AM . My husband has MS . The meds are his. I am impressed with 5 mg Ambien for sleep, not his. Has your Dr mentioned any sleep aid. If you hurt you need help to rest. The baclofin was a 10mg tablet, neurotin was a 100 mg. Let me know how you are doing. When the pain is bad due to spasms it is time for the 1000mg Solumedrol IV. That is twice a year if we are lucky. That makes things better after you get over the solumedrol about 2-3 weeks. There is a pill taper after the solumedrol. They come in "ready meds " They fit in a pocket instead of on an IV stand. We get by with 2 nurse visits and do it at home One visit for

hep lock and blood test and 5 days later for another blood test. We wish you much luck. Jane At 04:22 PM 1/20/2006

-0800, you wrote: MJ, It's so good to hear from you! How are things going for you? Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm on 3200 mg. of Neurontin right now although I up it by an extra 800 mg. when I am having a worse time with the Trigeminal Neuralgia. What is Restoral? I know I've heard of it but I can't recall what it's for. I take Hydrocodone for pain--usually one or two a day, sometimes three. hugs to you)))Sharon

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Hi Sue: I'm SO glad to see you posting! Please keep doing so. I feel goofy still in the morning from the 10 mg. I'm taking now. Maybe I will get more used to it and that goofy spacey feeling will go away? I'm hoping because I don't like that feeling. How long have you been on Baclofen? So how are you doing? What's going on with you? Sharon searl1 wrote: Hi,This is actually only my 2nd time posting. I'm not much of a writer.

When I started getting spasms in my legs, my dr had me take 10mg 3 times a day. Taking during the day made me goofy so I take all 3 at bedtime.Sue>> HI Sharon.> I have bad spasticity problems in my legs & i'm on 59 mg baclofen daily> & i'm still in alot of pain.... for me thcn helps the spasms but doesn;t> take them away... They have considered me for the baclofen pump but i> have heard both pros & cons to taht procedure so I haven;t wanted it> yet.... well hopefully the baclofen continues to help u sleep.. hugs,> cathy> >

Your experiences with Baclofen needed please> > > Hi Folks:> > I saw my original neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who> first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my> insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was> wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring.> > I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It> hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep through the pain...> Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as> my legs. > > He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my> legs. > > ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on> Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet

and I> was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The second night I took> the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third night> I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief> that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times> from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep.> > If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can take> 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night. > > hugs)> Sharon> > > Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) > "One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole> slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages> grow huge> > > > _____ > > > What are the most

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RE: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

Jane:

I did remember that your husband is the one with MS and you are his caregiver. (I remembered something!!!)

Okay, I thought Restoral sounded like a sleeping pill (you know, "restful"..lol) Does your husband have to get up at night to go to the bathroom? If so does the sleeping pill interfere with him being able to get up? I am afraid I would have a wet bed if I took a sleeping pill. Last night, for example, I got up 3 times.

I've never been on Solumedrol. I did take just an oral round of steroids once but never the IV. So your husband goes on the Solumedrol when the leg pain gets too bad? I never had thought of it that way. I guess the severe pain is an exacerbation, isn't it? I do feel I am in an exacerbation now. It started about a month ago and has been building. I am so grateful for the Baclofen! I was feeling quite desperate about my situation. I have Hydrocodone to take for pain but it didn't even begin to touch the pain in my legs. The hydrocodone does help for my back pain and for my jaw pain. But it's useless for that leg pain for me.

When was your husband diagnosed? Does he have Relapsing Remitting MS? And how are YOU doing?

Hugs to you MJ))

Sharon

Jane wrote:

Sharon It is a sleeping pill . It helps with staying asleep and improves REM sleep so you are more rested in the AM . My husband has MS . The meds are his. I am impressed with 5 mg Ambien for sleep, not his. Has your Dr mentioned any sleep aid. If you hurt you need help to rest. The baclofin was a 10mg tablet, neurotin was a 100 mg. Let me know how you are doing. When the pain is bad due to spasms it is time for the 1000mg Solumedrol IV. That is twice a year if we are lucky. That makes things better after you get over the solumedrol about 2-3 weeks. There is a pill taper after the solumedrol. They come in "ready meds " They fit in a pocket instead of on an IV stand. We get by with 2 nurse visits and do it at home One visit for hep lock and blood test and 5 days later for another blood test. We wish you much luck. Jane At 04:22 PM 1/20/2006 -0800, you wrote:

MJ, It's so good to hear from you! How are things going for you? Thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm on 3200 mg. of Neurontin right now although I up it by an extra 800 mg. when I am having a worse time with the Trigeminal Neuralgia. What is Restoral? I know I've heard of it but I can't recall what it's for. I take Hydrocodone for pain--usually one or two a day, sometimes three. hugs to you)))Sharon

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Hi Sharon,

Thanks for writing me back... ..lol. As far as the pump I already have alot of back pain so just not looking to go messing with my back if you know what i mean... unless I have no ther options... I also have other health issues like systemic lupus, aps(clotting disorder), raynauds, etc.... I have been on baclofen since 2000 . Initially it was at a lesser amount as others have shared. As i have worsened it has gotten increased along with tramadol. Now last month neurotnin was mentioned ???? are you familair with that drug???? I have heard alot say taht it helps with pain??? I know it;s used for epilepsy too... baclofen does make u sleepy but it does usually get better the longer u take it. it makes me sometimes feel queasy too depending on how i might be feeling.... since I had the flu a few weeks ago i have been having the spinning problem.... so add that to the queasy feeling .... you know ??? yes i take baclofen 1 in the morning, 1 in the late afternoon & 3 at bedtime for a total of 50 mg.... i noticed my last post said 59..lol... my finger must have slipped....

well thanks for listening... hugs, cathy

-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Friday, January 20, 2006 2:52 PMTo: MSersLife Subject: RE: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

Hi :

I'm so sorry to hear of your problems. I had a very dear friend with MS who had the pump inserted in her back. She said it made a huge difference for her and she said she didn't even feel it. (Now that may have been because she also had a pain pump in her abdomen...

I have never been on oral Baclofen before and I appreciated hearing from others how it has affected them. How long have you been on it? Does it still make you sleepy? I'm assuming you also take it during the day?

Hugs to you ... here's praying for a better time for you soon.

Sharoncathylupus wrote:

HI Sharon.

I have bad spasticity problems in my legs & i'm on 59 mg baclofen daily & i'm still in alot of pain.... for me thcn helps the spasms but doesn;t take them away... They have considered me for the baclofen pump but i have heard both pros & cons to taht procedure so I haven;t wanted it yet.... well hopefully the baclofen continues to help u sleep.. hugs, cathy

-----Original Message-----From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Friday, January 20, 2006 11:34 AMTo: mserslife Subject: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

Hi Folks:

I saw my original neurologist on Tuesday. This is the wonderful guy who first dxed me with MS. I had to stop seeing him years ago due to my insurance at the time stopping coverage for him. Anyway it was wonderful to see him again as he's so kind and caring.

I have been having terrible leg pain that keeps me from sleeping. It hurts during the day too but I just can't sleep through the pain... Overall I've had increased involvement with my arms and hands as well as my legs.

He wants me to have a new brain MRI as well as a nerve conduction on my legs.

ANYWAY--- The doc said it's neurogenic spasms and started me on Baclofen. The first night I took just a half of a 10 mg. tablet and I was able to sleep for the first time in weeks. The second night I took the half tablet but within an hour took the other half. The third night I took a 10 mg. tablet. The first and second night I had enough relief that I could sleep well. But the third night I woke up several times from the pain, but was able to go back to sleep.

If you are on Baclofen how much do you take? The neuro said I can take 1 or 2 of the 10 mg. tablets at night.

hugs)

Sharon

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Sharon,

With the sleeping pill you wake up when when you

need to get up. Detrol can add to your sleep by reducing the times

you get up to make trips to the bath room . Our problem is finding a way

to get up with four cats in our bed.

The reason for our Solumedrol IV is Leg pain and extreme

fatigue. I think things are progressive but not sure. The Iv's have him

walking better than 4 years ago . Once he had the MS hug chest pain

for a few days. The neuro said IV's NOW. That stopped those.

I thought the IV was a standard thing to improve pain and symptoms

that are becoming worse. The way things hook up in the ready Med

IV'S He can do the saline flush and then the hep flush himself.

Guys like to tinker and play with things

The IV always surprises me with improvement but did not help our

friend as much. He had MS 20 years. Jack has had this for about 6 years.

He just retired in August. This quad muscle ripped loose from his knee

cap a week after retirement. He had surgery 3 weeks later . He did great

with rehab. Most of it he did himself. Christmas he had fatigue

very badly and leg pain MS kind.WE did IV just before New Years ,

He did not perk up as much as normal about. 10days later, he had a heart

attack. Good call by the ER Dr. He had heart

cathaterization and a stent put in . Three days later he feels good

.. Today there is mild leg pain.

We are happy with things.

I hope some of this sharing helps you helps .

Last Jan 05 He had Trysabri . He loved it and wants to try it

again. The results were great. Our Neuro says he will not

give it again. He says there are other options. Sorry about my

spelling.

The oral steroids don't compare to the 5 days IV not even 5 % as

good for Jack. WE all have to remember how the illness is so

different for each person. It is nice to have a Dr that will let you try

what you feel will help ,with in reason.

We just spent today with friends eating out and going

to an art show. He is sleep now.

Best wishes ,

MJ

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RE: Your experiences with Baclofen needed please

Jane:

I did remember that your husband is the one with MS and you are his caregiver. (I remembered something!!!)

Okay, I thought Restoral sounded like a sleeping pill (you know, " restful " ..lol) Does your husband have to get up at night to go to the bathroom? If so does the sleeping pill interfere with him being able to get up? I am afraid I would have a wet bed if I took a sleeping pill. Last night, for example, I got up 3 times.

I've never been on Solumedrol. I did take just an oral round of steroids once but never the IV. So your husband goes on the Solumedrol when the leg pain gets too bad? I never had thought of it that way. I guess the severe pain is an exacerbation, isn't it? I do feel I am in an exacerbation now. It started about a month ago and has been building. I am so grateful for the Baclofen! I was feeling quite desperate about my situation. I have Hydrocodone to take for pain but it didn't even begin to touch the pain in my legs. The hydrocodone does help for my back pain and for my jaw pain. But it's useless for that leg pain for me.

When was your husband diagnosed? Does he have Relapsing Remitting MS? And how are YOU doing?

Hugs to you MJ))

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