Thread: Baclofen Pump
View Single Post
Old 10-15-2006, 12:03 AM
Chris66's Avatar
Chris66 Chris66 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Upstate NY, dxed PP 9/91
Posts: 63
15 yr Member
Chris66 Chris66 is offline
Junior Member
Chris66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Upstate NY, dxed PP 9/91
Posts: 63
15 yr Member
Default

I'm thinking about this as well. My spasticity is reaching critical mass and is passing out of the inconvenient stage to outright dangerous, since it often causes falls. The oral meds just don't help that much, and I can't tolerate oral baclofen because it makes me so weak.

What I'm worried about is taking away the spasticity. Weakness is a major problem for me and my right leg is virtually useless, with the left leg very weak. Spasticity is the only thing getting me to my feet for the very short times I need for getting my pants up or down, such as for dressing or toileting. I've been dragging my feet on the whole pump issue because of this.

Chris
Chris66 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote