timbo08
11-20-2007, 11:39 PM
Hey I just wanted to introduce myself, I just found this forum. Name's Tim, I'm 24, and I have very mild CP on my left side, spastic I believe. I'm graduating from college in a few weeks for computers. I'm currently working as well.
I've adapted pretty well with CP, I played little league as a kid, now I shoot hoops at my local park and do wushu(martial arts), among other physical activities. I also work out on a Total Gym, I find I can grip the handles of it easily and work out my left hand very well.
I've never done the botox for my CP, I've always been the one to go for a natural treatment. So I never really took any treatment until recently I've started taking a natural muscle relaxant pill called Formula 303. I dunno if anybody has heard of it. But it treats muscle tension, spasticity, tremors, etc. I've only been taking one at night and in the morning, though it recommends taking 2 every meal and at night. I can notice a small change, but not alot yet, only been taking it a few days, I feel less tense and more relaxed and not so jumpy/spastic. I may take the recommended if I need too. It took away alot of back and neck pain as well, great product.
Well that's my story, I enjoy talking to everyone. Really glad I found this forum.
I've adapted pretty well with CP, I played little league as a kid, now I shoot hoops at my local park and do wushu(martial arts), among other physical activities. I also work out on a Total Gym, I find I can grip the handles of it easily and work out my left hand very well.
I've never done the botox for my CP, I've always been the one to go for a natural treatment. So I never really took any treatment until recently I've started taking a natural muscle relaxant pill called Formula 303. I dunno if anybody has heard of it. But it treats muscle tension, spasticity, tremors, etc. I've only been taking one at night and in the morning, though it recommends taking 2 every meal and at night. I can notice a small change, but not alot yet, only been taking it a few days, I feel less tense and more relaxed and not so jumpy/spastic. I may take the recommended if I need too. It took away alot of back and neck pain as well, great product.
Well that's my story, I enjoy talking to everyone. Really glad I found this forum.
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Deborah7
11-21-2007, 07:46 PM
Hello Tim, Nice to meet you. And welcome to the group.
Happy for you for all things you can do. That is good. And congrats on that graduating from college.
By the way my name is Deborah and I also have CP.
Well you have a good Happy Thanksgving.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Deborah
Happy for you for all things you can do. That is good. And congrats on that graduating from college.
By the way my name is Deborah and I also have CP.
Well you have a good Happy Thanksgving.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Deborah
timbo08
11-22-2007, 09:13 PM
Thanks for the welcome Deborah. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Deborah7
11-24-2007, 07:48 PM
You welcome Tim. Hope you had a good Thanksgiving.
God bless,
Deborah
God bless,
Deborah
CortneyMarie
11-25-2007, 11:42 AM
Welcome!
I am also 24, and have CP (though more severe than you, I walk with crutches).
Congrats on your soon to be degree.
I am also 24, and have CP (though more severe than you, I walk with crutches).
Congrats on your soon to be degree.
JellyRJFan
11-26-2007, 12:49 AM
Welcome Tim! I'm Katherine, 22, Spastic quad... or diplegic depending on who you ask. It's nice to have to here, I look forward to reading more posts from you :)
timbo08
11-26-2007, 07:51 PM
Thanks Cortney and Jelly. Glad to be here!
Cortney the Formula 303 Really great product. I haven't been taking the recommended dosage of I think 8 a day mainly because I'd run out in a few weeks lol. Whereas taking 2 a day it will last a few months. I got the 250 tablet one. It would probably be alot more effective if I did though, still works great from what I've been taking none the less.
Cortney the Formula 303 Really great product. I haven't been taking the recommended dosage of I think 8 a day mainly because I'd run out in a few weeks lol. Whereas taking 2 a day it will last a few months. I got the 250 tablet one. It would probably be alot more effective if I did though, still works great from what I've been taking none the less.
Freestyles
11-27-2007, 05:16 PM
Welcome Timbo.. It's been a while since I've posted on this boards. It's great to see some activity again.. Myself, I'm 26 and have spastic diplegia that affects mostly my legs, I use two canes to get around but I don't let that slow me down.
I work out at a "regular" fitness club at least three days a week.. and use a treadmill at least 1 - 3 days a week, sometimes more depending on time.
I find that regular excercise is the best remedy for spastic muscles.. It works better than any other "manufactured" cure I've tried. It's the first I've heard of Formula 303.. Was it recommended to you by anyone or did you decide to give it a shot on your own?
I work out at a "regular" fitness club at least three days a week.. and use a treadmill at least 1 - 3 days a week, sometimes more depending on time.
I find that regular excercise is the best remedy for spastic muscles.. It works better than any other "manufactured" cure I've tried. It's the first I've heard of Formula 303.. Was it recommended to you by anyone or did you decide to give it a shot on your own?
timbo08
11-27-2007, 06:53 PM
Hey Freestyles,
Yep I agree exercise and weight training is the best thing for the muscles. I try to practice martial arts when I can as well but I hardly have the time, in a few weeks I hope to have alot more time though as college will be out. Stretching the muscles is very effective too, though some martial arts stances/stretches are hard to do so I stick to the easier ones.
About the 303, I found it on the internet I had not heard of it prior either. I decided to try it for myself, I'm always up for a natural treatment over manufactured like you said. I had taken a natural sleep aid before over drugs because I was having insomnia and it worked great so I started searching the net for a natural muscle relaxant over botox.
Given natural treatment probably isn't as effective as drugs, but I just don't like putting alot of things in my body that doesn't occur naturally. But I decided to take it on my own, I've always been that way. Not that I hate doctors, but when I was little they told my parents all these things like I'd never be able to ride a bike or climb a tree, well I've climbed trees and rode bikes so since then I've kinda never taken doctor's advice. :D
Yep I agree exercise and weight training is the best thing for the muscles. I try to practice martial arts when I can as well but I hardly have the time, in a few weeks I hope to have alot more time though as college will be out. Stretching the muscles is very effective too, though some martial arts stances/stretches are hard to do so I stick to the easier ones.
About the 303, I found it on the internet I had not heard of it prior either. I decided to try it for myself, I'm always up for a natural treatment over manufactured like you said. I had taken a natural sleep aid before over drugs because I was having insomnia and it worked great so I started searching the net for a natural muscle relaxant over botox.
Given natural treatment probably isn't as effective as drugs, but I just don't like putting alot of things in my body that doesn't occur naturally. But I decided to take it on my own, I've always been that way. Not that I hate doctors, but when I was little they told my parents all these things like I'd never be able to ride a bike or climb a tree, well I've climbed trees and rode bikes so since then I've kinda never taken doctor's advice. :D