I have multiple sclerosis and my stiffness is my only problem?

Question

I have taken zanaflex and baclofen but neither of them work. Is there any other med out there that maybe could help me? I am so frustrated that the 2 won't work for me. I wish something else would come out. My dr. won't do dantrolene but I would like to give it a try just to see if it would work. But, she doesn't like this med. Have you heard of anything else that maybe could help me?

Answer 1

Muscle spasticity from MS can also be treated with diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), and dantrolene (Dantrium)

Low dose naltrexone (LDN) just finished a Phase III clinical trial for use in MS last Nov. But articles were already coming out 2 mos. before that saying more clinical trials are still needed for use in MS.

None drug therapies...Exercise and/or PT: Maintaining a healthy weight will help with mobility problems. Also, they can help with spasticity and muscle weakness.

Exercises, such as tai chi and yoga can lower your stress, help you to be more relaxed, and increase your energy, balance, and flexibility. As with any exercise program, check with your doctor before getting started.

Eat healthy: A healthy diet just like everyone else, making smart choices to balance between food and activity. Ask your doctor what diet is right for you.

There is some evidence that taking an oral supplement of linoleic acid (found in evening primrose, sunflower seeds, and safflower oil) may slightly improve MS symptoms.

Acupuncture: Some people report that acupuncture provides some relief of symptoms such as pain or muscle spasms. There have been no scientific studies to confirm this or to document that acupuncture is safe for people with MS. Keep in mind that there are always risks when a procedure involves puncturing the body with needles as is done with acupuncture, mainly risk is infection. Be sure the practitioner uses sterile techniques as acupuncture could transmit hepatitis or HIV.

Here's a easy to understand article http://www.medicinenet.com/multiple_scle...

I also like the "MS for Dummies" book. For me MS was the devil I knew since my mom and aunt have it. But the book was a good reference for my husband. Plus there were tips I hadn't heard of or thought about.

Answer 2

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/about-m...

This link list several treatment options that you might want to talk over with your doctor.

Good luck  

Answer 3

MS, according to main stream medicine is not curable and they sentence you to a life of drugs, pain, and shorter life.  It is a degenerative disease.  If you believe that and take the drugs, your chances of getting better diminish every day.

Multiple Sclerosis is caused by something, not a natural aging process.  Why not work on making your body healthy instead of treating the symptoms?  It's not easy to be healthy in America today and when you get diagnosed with things like MS, it's even more difficult and easy to become disillusioned.  I've never known anyone that was deficient in drugs.  The SAD diet (standard American diet) promotes sickness and diseases.  All one has to do is look at the statistics to prove that.  The simple fact that primitive man did not have cavities or even plaque build up on his teeth should tell you something.  The first case of cardio myfarction in America was recorded in 1921.  Cancer & heart disease challenge each other for the number one killer in the U.S. now and that is after billions of dollars have been spent on research.  Stroke is now number 3.  26% of ALL Americans have pre-diabetes or diabetes now.  "Jerry's Kid's" are still sick after $1billion dollars collected.  Yet, primitive man did not have these problems.  There are many cultures in the world where doctors are not needed.  MS is all part of this insanity.  

If you look to drugs to solve your problem, you need to free yourself from the lies you believe.  I would concentrate on making your body healthy, getting rid of the heavy metal burdens most likely generating much of the MS issues, and focus on good solid nutrition.

good luck to you

Answer 4

Hi Pumky, I take LDN (low dose naltrexone), and that works for me. My neurologist has been prescribing this drug for her patients with MS for three years now. It not only takes care of my stiffness but it has reduced my fatigue down to nothing. Too bad your doctor prescribes drugs on the basis of her own biases. Every drug has pros and cons. LDN is still in trials for autoimmune diseases, but it is FDA approved, and it is a generic to boot so it is exceptionally cheap. Good luck to you. I hope you find something that works.