I might be thinking 10-20 years in the future again where there might be
likely a possibility of doing this, but currently are you able to direct
Baclofen to certain parts where a individual may need it the most?  I know
this is way out of my area of specialty, but it would be quite amazing if it
could.  

Thanks, 
Anthony 
Visit my website at www.anthonyarnold.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
[log in to unmask]
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 9:47 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: label/hand surgery/pump

In a message dated 3/14/2006 1:56:09 PM Central Standard Time, 
[log in to unmask] writes: 
> Baclofen itself doesn't negatively impact intellect, although depending
> on the degree of spasticity and/or dystonia a person has, and the dosage
> of oral Baclofen required to control that spasticity/dystonia, it can
> cause lethargy/drowsiness.  That's why Janet and her neurologist decided
> to go with the pump, because it makes it possible to introduce the drug
> directly into the spinal fluid, where it acts directly, without nearly
> as many side effects. =20
> 
Kendall,
I have to disagree with you here.  Ryan took oral Baclofen for a short time,

and he complained very pitifully: "I can't think."
My understanding of the pump is that the dosage of Baclofen administered
into 
the spine can be reduced to a minuscule quantity, compared to the oral 
medication, with much greater positive effects because the medicine goes
straight 
where it is needed without having to cross the blood-brain barrier.
I'm so glad to hear this is working out well for Janet!
Continued success,
Wanda