If Carla's magnesium supplements don't cut it, Jenn, diazepam @ 5mg/3 per
day might work.  Clonazepam (Klonipin) also works--not as well as valium,
but it's slightly less addictive.  Remember that your spasms are
neurological in origin with CP and not due to bad blood chemistry (although
Mg deficiency can exacerbate the condition).  The anxiolytics, like valium
(diazepam), keep the neurons from firing so frequently.  Sometimes the
doctor will order an EMG, which is a test that shows the electrical activity
in any given muscle.  It (can) involve a series of uncomfortable
needle-sticks, but it's pretty cool to "hear" your muscles spasm during the
test.


-Kyle

-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Zubko [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 1:14 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Hart Walker- excitement


Hi Everyone,

There is a tiny bit of excitement in my world. I will finally get to meet
with the team who makes the Hart Walker on April 2nd, while still in Toronto
for my pain clinic appointment. I have also asked to be recasted for AFOs,
as the ones that I have are very uncomfortable.
Here's hoping that this is a good omen for my trip, and for all my
appointments. My physiatrist here is going to write a script for the new
braces. These have been truly uncomfortable since I got them.
Hopina all this is a good omen and that the people in Toronto will really
want to help-- or will refer to people who do.
Still working on my notes for the pain clinic and my med has been changed to
Oxycocet, as I had so much trouble w/ morphine. Doesn't help with spasms
though....
Just thought I WOULD SHARE SOME HAPPINESS FOR A CHANGE.
Jenn