Hi Peoples,
I have always found that if I address the inflammation associated with moving
and causing stress/strain on back, legs, or arms, a natural anti-inflammatory
works well. Also, in my own experience, if I treat the inflammation, I
concurrently treat the spasming which, for me, is confined to the legs only. You
might introduce Devil's Claw (tablet form) into your daily regimen - taking 1
three times daily for a period of 20 weeks or so, then scaling backwards
incrementally, to 0, building back up again to the 3 a day dosing, then scaling
backwards, and so on. A natural calmative like Calms Forte, by Hyland Homeopathic
Remedies might also be an alternative for some who have no result with
traditional Rx anti-spasmodics. Calms can be taken throughout the day, as well as
at bedtime as a natural sleep aid.
The way I see it, I'd rather go the homeopathic route, than be stoned stupid as
I age with cerebral palsy. I think, for the most part (though I may be wrong)
that doctors tend to over-medicate us oldsters, and that is often a mistake.We
are then set up for more stupified falling injuries (if we walk) and recovery
from fractures takes longer than it did when we were younger.
Passive exercises will also help with spasming; swimming is good. For those who
don't swim, get your doctor to book you some time at the PT dept for some range
of motion exercises to keep you in shape. If you really want to reduce your
spasming, come to my house for spring cleaning. I'm getting a late start.
Cheers!
Carla
http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
Bobby Greer wrote:
> Hey Kyle,
>
> Isn't there another muscle relaxant your doc could prescribe. I
> have had many weird reactions to drugs. A friend who is a dermatologist
> says I have a very sensitive system and must watch what new wonders they
> put me on. Maybe you are a little bit that way also. Might be connected to
> CP, maybe not? I have become very depressed just taking antibiotics.
>
> Bobby
>
> >Hi Kyle,
> >
> > What strength of Dantrium were you started on; perhaps, it's too high. I
> >took 250mg 3 times daily (as required) with no ill effect. Dantrium, and all
> >other Rx drugs were stopped 12 years ago, when I went herbal.
> >
> >Cheers!
> >
> >Carla
> >http://www.brunnet.net/terrier
> >PS Check out the direct chat link to #scrabble (where I hang) out from my
> >web page.
> >
> >Kyle E Cleveland wrote:
> >
> >> Hey y'all!
> >>
> >> A while back, someone on the list (I believe it was Carla) was talking
> >> about the antispasmodic Dantrium--with good results, as I recall. Well,
> >> I'd been taking Zanaflex for about nine months and my insurance company
> >> just nixed it from their "formulary" (cruel *@$%#-ers). Anyway, the old
> >> physiatrist sez, "Hey, try this here Dantrium stuff. It's on the
> >> formulary and it won't gork you out like the Zanaflex (like I was
> >> complaining?).
> >>
> >> So last night I tried my first dose before hitting the rack and I was
> >> climbing the walls in 30 min. When I finally did get to sleep it was
> >> very fitfull (weird dreams too). Got up this morning and looked it up
> >> in my trusty PDR and this stuff can do a NUMBER big time on the old
> >> liver. Anyone had any experience with this drug?
> >>
> >> -Kyle
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