Increase in Spasticity in Standing position
Increase in Spasticity in Standing position
I experience great deal of increase in spasticity in my right arm and legs while standing. The situation gets better as I sit or lay down. Is it related to CCSVI
The only supplement which made a distinct noticeable impact on my spasticity was vitamin D. I had moved to Germany from Panama and after about a month, I couldn't move. I was walking on tiptoes, straight-legged. It was the worst it had ever been. Vitamin D was like magic for me. I was back to my normal manageable level of spasticity which seems to have improved further since my procedure last month.
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In the Momentum magazine, Fall 2011 issue, which arrived yesterday, there is an article, "The role of drugs or surgery," which focuses on mobility. On page 18 Botox is listed as a medication used in mobility problems:
"Botox, or botulinum toxin, is another option for spasticity management. This drug paralyzes the muscles and is given as an injection into specific muscle groups.
'Botox often relieves painful spasms but it may not necessarily improve mobility, so it's important to have good communication about this decision and clear expectations among all parties,' Dr. Boissy cautioned."
Just thought you might find this interesting.
"Botox, or botulinum toxin, is another option for spasticity management. This drug paralyzes the muscles and is given as an injection into specific muscle groups.
'Botox often relieves painful spasms but it may not necessarily improve mobility, so it's important to have good communication about this decision and clear expectations among all parties,' Dr. Boissy cautioned."
Just thought you might find this interesting.
Re: Increase in Spasticity in Standing position
CCSVI may have contributed to our nerve damage that causes spasticity.Taurus wrote:I experience great deal of increase in spasticity in my right arm and legs while standing. The situation gets better as I sit or lay down. Is it related to CCSVI
My spasticity in my left hamstring gets worse when I stand for any length of time. My successful CCSVI treatments have improved the problem, but not gotten rid of it completely. The simplest answer I can offer is baclofen.
I was able to reduce my dependence on baclofen after Liberation. I now only take 20mg first thing in the morning, and on rare occasions I take 10 to 20mg in the evening when I am feeling especially tight. Before treatment I took 20mg 3 times a day, and spent much time with my leg on a heating pad!
Nicole
Liberated at Georgetown U. 3/3/10. Subsequent procedures at U of Maryland with Dr. Ziv Haskal 7/30/10, 12/2/10, 5/11/11. http://myliberationadventure.blogspot.com
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Dania – You might find some information in this entire thread on spasticity useful. Specifically, the findings by Dr. Sosnoff that exercise (cycling) improves spasticity seem to support your idea that spasticity is not linked to nerve damage:
http://www.thisisms.com/ftopicp-165145- ... tml#165145
http://www.thisisms.com/ftopicp-165145- ... tml#165145
Thanks. I am in a wheelchair. Cannot walk. Very limited in my range of movements due to muscles remaining contracted all the time.lyndacarol wrote:Dania – You might find some information in this entire thread on spasticity useful. Specifically, the findings by Dr. Sosnoff that exercise (cycling) improves spasticity seem to support your idea that spasticity is not linked to nerve damage:
http://www.thisisms.com/ftopicp-165145- ... tml#165145
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