Hi dahlek, and thanks for the quick response!
Quote:
Originally Posted by dahlek
|
Nope, for the back spasms the doc says are the problem.
Quote:
|
As for it taking a 'while'? Even Neurontin and Lyrica take about 4-6 weeks to actually work, providing there are no side effects.
|
Baclofen is a muscle relaxer, which makes sense. But most of the MRs I've heard of act right away like most pain meds do.
Quote:
|
Look up the particular drug and dose + prescribing information and read that...its listed under 'usual or common side effects'? or towards the end of the whole thing under 'less common effects reported'.
|
Did, but not finding this mentioned.
Quote:
|
As for loss of control? A thing to consider is how she's living right now?
|
This happened suddenly, on her first occasion of taking this drug last night.
Quote:
|
As for the pain? Has she been tested for either gallstones or kidney stones?
|
No...but that's a great idea! I will suggest to doc. You rock!
Quote:
|
As for the incontinence due to the med? Call the doc! See/ASK what alternatives there are?
|
Yes, I plan to, but I want all my ducks in a row first. And you know I won't actually get to talk to him until I've gone through the first lines of defense. And maybe not even then, so I want to know what I'm talking about.
Quote:
Please give her a  ! from me?
|
Will do, and sorry you are going through similar problems.
Quote:
|
Kidney infections are [I now recall?] often treated w/baclofen, and yes they take a while to kick in as meds! .
|
Yes it is RXed when there is urine retention, but this was RXed for back spasms. I'm guessing it relaxes bladder muscles, which is why I'm suspecting it here.
Quote:
|
You need a ! too!!! As I'm sure you are worn out by this whole thing! I hope things truly work out for the best? For all! Hugs and hope truly! - j
|
Thanks dear! She's actually been a handful for a while now but she's my mom and I still love her.
And thanks for all of your thoughts!