The opposite for me: somewhat relax my muscles and fry what's unburnt of my
mind.  So far I won't/can't medicate "depression."

Work closely with our doctors, keep trying.  A CP friend here uses and
swears by Neurontin.

The best, Inger.

Welcome to the List.

Steve M.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hasle & Lunga" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 12:42 PM
Subject: CP, depression - and spasticity


> Hello!
>
> I am a woman of 46 from Oslo, Norway.  I have CP with diplegia - and
> depression.  For the last weeks I have been taking anti-depressive
> medicine, and it seems to make my CP worse: I have become more
> spastic.  My legs are so stiff I can hardly walk (even if it wasn't easy
> before).  Has anyone on the list had similiar experiences with anti-
> depressive medicine?
>
> Kind regards to all
> Inger
>
>