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Old 12-05-2008, 01:54 PM   #1
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Spasticity?

Hi,
I was wondering if anyonehas this? Did your Dr tell you that you had it? What were your symptoms? If you can't tell I am confused. Thanks!

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Re: Spasticity?

Spasticity is the tightening of muscles. It affects about 3 out of 4 MS patients on average. I have found that stretching helps a great deal. I am shopping for a used, passive exercise bike per my doctor to maintain my range of motion and help fight spasticity.

 
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Re: Spasticity?

Hi MSJayhawk,
I'm confused because my neuro checked my reflexes today and then said that he was concerned about my spasticity. I do have odd muscle things, but I wouldn't have called it "tight". Can it feel something other then "tight"?
At any rate I will be back on the recumbant bike to stretch my muscles.

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Spasticity:

Muscle spasms, stiffness, tightness and pain. Spasticity can interfere with mobility.

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Re: Spasticity?

Even with the bike, you need to stretch still. My calf muscles have been the worst for me and I am constantly keeping them stretched.

 
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