I got woken up this morning by some impressive spasticity.

It was in my right leg, and in my diaphragm. Took some baclofen and that helped the leg, but my stomach feels bad...really tight, and making me feel like I cant breathe. I think I'm actually breathing, but the sensation in my diaphragm is really uncomfortable.

I called my neuro's office (he's not there till the 21st) One of the other neuros there called me back. (think I might be switching to this guy for my neuro) I chatted with him about the problem for a few minutes. He actually offered me more steroids (tempting!) or some Valium.

my dad, a nurse anesthetist, had actually said something about valium last night, that I should ask for some to use, since he thought it was better than ativan for some symptoms. I dont remember why my dad thought I should get some...think I was talking about the pain in my neck at the time. Apparently valium has a muscle relaxer in it. So when the doctor suggested it, (I'd forgotten my dad mentioning it till I was offered it) I decided to go for that. I was really tempted to do the 'roids, but hate the taste of those...and the side effects of prednisone really really suck and I didnt want to make my insomnia any worse than it is.

Hope I dont end up with a Rx drug problem from this stupid MS making me hurt/not sleep all the time. I just dont want to do 'roids again for awhile. Hate the taste of prednisone!