Re: baclofen question, sandi hope you will respond

In Reply to: baclofen question, sandi hope you will respond posted by Lori on October 25, 2000 at 21:43:46:

: I've been prescribed baclofen(10 mg)twice a day if needed, for upper body muscle spasms, the pain is constricting/burning-My gp
: has not said ms, I also have a past dx of tn, i take elavil at bedtime and prozac, in am and the baclofen
: as needed-i have symtoms too long to detail since 93, some different some the same, is baclofen prescribed for
: other types of muscle disorderrs, than ms? thansk
: ps i take the baclofen as little as possible,dividing into fourths sometimes 2xday, it makes me a tad drowsy

Hi Lori - Yes, Baclofen is prescribed as a muscle relaxer no matter what the ailment. Many neurologists prefer Zanaflex but you just have to decide what works best for you.. I have taken both. Baclofen makes me too sleepy and weak. Zanaflex at first gave me headaches, dry mouth, and fatigue. Those side effects have gone now. But I have muscle weakness due to the MS and a muscle relaxer adds to that so I don't take them unless the pain is severe from muscle spasms and cramping. If I don't overwork a muscle I can avoid the muscle probs usually. In other words, knowing how to pace myself, getting lots of rest, etc. Is the baclofen working for you? Have you been evaluated by a neurologist? What tests have you been given? I know the not knowing can sure be stressful. I hope you can get the right dx soon. Email me if you want to and I would be happy to chat with you. skdll@webtv.net
Sandy