Welcome Kristen but sorry for the reason you find yourself here. I have crps and my doctor prescribed tizanidine for the cramping. I can take -2 per night. It knocks me out within half and hour. I usually only take one but occasionally I have been awakened at night with cramping. Wish I knew what nights would be bad for me because I'd take 2.I don't know if tizanidine is approved for children. I can't offer any suggestions on Pediatric hospitals.
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Originally Posted by kkiese
Dear Forum friends,
I have been battling this disease for my son nearly 2 years. He is 12 now.. He was actually doing well until we tried to wean off his Neurontin over the summer. By Sept he was in full blown relapse with spreading from his original injury site of his foot (it was in both feet/legs within 3 months after the injury) to full body. He now has horrible spasms in his neck, spine, face, and arms. He is on Visteril for spasms, Neurontin, Prednisone, Sleep aids, etc. The only thing they offer is Valium for the spasms for times when they just won't stop. We have been to the ER twice since Sept for the spasms, with no real relief. Baclofen gave him a horrible headache. I am now searching for a second opinion. He had intensive physical therapy during the initial injury and will be starting PT again soon. I need suggestions for the spasms, for a doctor that sees Peds patients near MN. We have a doctor here at Mayo, but I have not had a lot of luck. I feel like I am the only advocate for my son and no one can help him. Any suggestions are welcomed.
Kristen
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