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Baclofen For Muscle Spasticity

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Dr.  Neeraj Kumar MD

but notice the spasticity gets bad in the winter. I was looking to anti spasticity medicine and came across baclofen . is this medicine addictive, also is it appropriate for long term use? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neeraj Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr. Nikul Patel MD

My Mom (76 years) had stroke since 2 years 6 months now on her left side, she has spasticity her legs are so tight she cannot stand straight and recently the pain from spasticity has increases so much ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Nikul Patel ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

botox is used only in cases of extreme spasticity. Also is baclofen commonly associated with addiction? ... into ways I could reduce spasticity and came across oral medication and botox . I am... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)
Dr. Eris Ranxha MD

, actually. But I had more painful spasticity "attacks," in my left leg this summer and in late Sept. my doc ... now the spasticity - and the attacks - keep coming (~ 2 times/week). Should I ask my doc for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Eris Ranxha ( Neurologist)
Dr. Rohit Gulati MD

same muscle relaxant . I told them how the Baclofen helped stop the MS spcisity and the Robaxin worked ... sulfate extended release)2x daily(every 12 hours), 1- Robaxin 750 mg every 6 hours,1-... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rohit Gulati ( Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist)

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Dr. Naser Jani MD

I have started taking 10 milligrams of baclofen for ms spasticity 3 times a day. I have been on it for a week, the spasms have subsided but spasticity is still very intense. Should I be feeling relief ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naser Jani ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr.    Ivan R. Rommstein MD

spastic. There is a a lot of spasticity in my neck however. After my stroke and before I had Botox injections in my neck, my chin (and my head) was always in my chest due to the spasticity of the muscles in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Sagar MD

[I wake up with stiff fingers and I am unable to make a fist. It feels stiff and like the muscles have shrunk. I am 62.Had a triple Bypass 5 yrs ago. I am 5 ft 11 and I weight 99kgs. I have small amounts of arthritis in my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sagar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu MD

[my daughter is 12 years old she was hyperactive and restless all her childhood suddenly one year back she hrain ,spineas spsticity in her legs which progressed badly now she uses scrtches for lack of balance MRI scan for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon MD

I have have severe problems with spasticity due to a stroke. I was not a good candidate for ... to lessen spasticity. Could I use this medication safely and ask my MD to switch me to Clonidine? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Daryl Derick B. Dizon ( General & Family Physician)