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"Barber, Kenneth L." <[log in to unmask]>
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riht you are bobby, some meds make things worse. and some meds that work for
one may effect others quite differently.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bobby Greer [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 1:02 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Medication and spastic movements


Jim,

        My advice to you is to see a neurlogist who has had experience with
CP.
There are several medications for spasticity, but with you unsteadiness due
to your ataxia(I presume), you have to be very careful of the side effects
of medications for muscle spasticity. Some medications could make your
unsteadiness worse.

Bobby

>Coming out of lurk mode....
>
>Since there are no stupid questions.. here goes one.  I am 33 yrs old and
have
>CP (ataxia)..  I haven't had any form of Therapy since 1987.  I have never
>been
>on any medication for my spastic movements, which are quite spastic and
lately
>have been getting worse.  I walk with a very cautious gait, have slurred
>speech, and am unable to write.
>Is there anyone who has any advise for me Re: medication?
>Jim
>
>
>Betty Alfred wrote:
>
>> In a message dated 09/27/1999 9:53:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>> [log in to unmask] writes:
>>
>> << I would like to join in but please be patient if I ask stupid
questions.
>>   >>
>>
>> Hi Vera -- We bid you welcome, and I promise that no one is going to
think
>> your questions are stupid.  You will probably get lots of great feedback.
>>
>> Betty Alfred

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