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@Mark_Smith 

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Mark_Smith

Hate ms

I hate ms im only 35 and have had to retire from work I have always worked and know im getting spasticity il my arms and the muscles are so tight it painful
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@Terrier58 

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Terrier58

Botox

Anyone having Botox jabs for spasticity? I’ve tried the following Baclofen, Gabapentin and Pregabalin with hideous side effects. Now Botox has been suggested for my left leg. I’m hoping to see De Ling in Cambridge. Any experience out there? Thank you people.
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@LM24 

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Sativex

Hi, I know I’m one of the lucky ones as I was prescribed sativex (medical cannabis) 3 weeks ago for my severe spacticity. I’ve had to slowly increase the dose every day until you find the right amount. My stiff legs do feel better for being on it so thankfully it’s now on repeat prescription. I had ...
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@JayJay10 

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JayJay10

In need of treatment.

Hey guys, it’s been a while since I’ve come here and hope you are all doing well. I have been suffering quite a lot of late due to the immobility of my legs and the constant pains below the waist. Does anyone recommend any treatment to take or maybe some advice to treat spasticity and prolonged ag...
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@keld 

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keld

Sweating and spasticity

I cant take the hell of constant sweating and how bad the spasticity is in my legs and arms , 😔 is anyone else dealing with these constant issues to and if so how do you manage to cope with them ?
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@Terrier58 

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Terrier58

Spasticity - great word!

Still in the throes of diagnosis. I was prescribed Baclofen for my left leg but reacted badly including losing all balance and having double vision. Then moved to Gabapentin. My left leg has now swollen and I cannot wear my trousers let alone shoes... What next? Your experience please…
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@apop 

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apop

Always relapsing no remmition ...

My name is Ana. I was diagnosed with MS relapsing remmiting type in 2015. The onset of my MS started in 2011 but I didn't know it. I was diagnosed first with severe Anxiety/Depressive disorder with Panic attacks. I am in constant nerve pain, numbness, spascisity and other symptoms. The evenings are...
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@EllieSmith 

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EllieSmith

Tic disorder from MS?

Well I'm back to see if anyone knows anything. I've had problems with movement disorder since 2018. - while it's being worse the past few days alongside my spasticity. The thing that confused me is it's like I've got this new tic disorder or maybe it's just worse i dont know. Basically in the pas...
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@JayJay10 

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JayJay10

Spasticity

Does anybody know what the best exercises are for spacsticity and what I could be doing throughout the day to get back to a manageable routine?
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@Rel12 

Rel12

Spasticity & The Weather

I have Spasticity like many others do BUT do you ever feel like it can be worse when the weather is all gloomy/rainy? My friend would always tell me when it was going to rain because his knees would hurt him every single time.. Maybe it's just me but I think this could be a thing. Over here in NY i...
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