I started out taking one 10 mg as needed. When it got worse, I went to 10 mg. twice a day. It's gone up from there as the spasms worsened. I forget to take it a lot. Sometimes I don't have any problems. Other days the spazz comes back with a vengeance.

I hate taking meds too. A very smart doctor brought me around when she reminded me that meds are there to help you and there's no shame in needing a little help.

She used a slogan that I have lived by ever since: Better living through chemistry! ( TYVM MBSews! I MISS YOU!)

Well thank you my river friend! I am hoping (with all my fingers crossed) that this was just a one time thing. I know, I know, wishful thinking! MBSews is very smart. That is so true! I will keep that and you in mind when taking my meds! :wink:

I'm so sorry you had to deal with that, GG. I've had spasticity in my feet and legs before and it starts out feeling like a charlie horse but I know better.....I know what's coming! They do hurt like nothing else (I can only describe it as labor pains in my legs!!). I know of nothing else where the pain is so intense it makes you want to rip someone's head off! I have a prescription for Baclofen but haven't taken any in quite a while. I keep them on hand, though, just in case!

I hope you're feeling better today. And yes, the soreness is just a gentle reminder of what you experienced and what your leg muscles can do to you!! :rolleyes:

Thanks for the kind words Kitty. Unfortunately you can understand and at least I know I am not alone. Poor DBF...he didn't know what to do! He is a trooper! I think I stunded him pretty good with my f bombs! You know what, now that you say they relate to labor pains, I agree. He was rubbing one foot and it felt better so he switched to the other foot and I almost ripped his head off it hurt so bad....similar to delivery! :p

you've gotten some good advice.
i have lots of muscle problems too.
if i'm overdoing my body will really object.
if i push too far i pay the price.

i've used baclofen for muscle spasms too. i only used it PRN (as needed) and stopped when the spasm went away.

i too agree that heat is good for tight muscles.
moist heat is best, thus a very warm (but not hot) bath to immerse both your legs would be helpful.

be very careful using a heating pad. too much heat or too high a temperature can tend to dry muscles out. that's why moist heat is better.

Oh yeah, I hear ya GG. Those spasms are real killers. It's why I went on Baclofen at first and then stayed on it for almost 3 years solid. I weaned myself off it (with the permission of my doc) but kept some around for when I need it, which isn't all that often but boy does it help when I do.

Heat does help. But MBSews was right--meds are there to help you and there's no shame in using them to get through something. So do use them if you need them.

You might want to look into those awesome thermal pads that you can attach to your body. I don't know if you can use them on your feet, but I wouldn't see why you couldn't do that. They helped me a lot for my back when I had to go to work and sit with my back in spasm. Even though I was using the Soma at the time, they helped to keep the muscles warm. I used them when I was on the plane too for 8 hours and that really helped things too.

Do what you need to. I sat there massaging my feet so many nights it wasn't funny!

Epsom salt in a bath works wonders for sore muscles. :)

I am sorry for your pain, GG - I take 20mg 4x a day of Baclofen. I hope you feel better soon - as RW said stretching helps, she taught me!! ;)

I miss MBsews too! :hug:

Oh no, poor GrippyGrind, that does hurt and it's so hard to get it to let go. :hug: It's a nightly ritual for me, I take zanaflex and have cart blanche on how much. I start with two at bedtime and might take another every half hour for two more hours before it lets go enough for me to sleep. Yes, it's very painful! My legs dance too! But only when I'm trying to sleep.:mad::mad::mad:

Squeezing my feet with warm hands helps a lot, also, I use a percussion massager on the sides and backs of my thighs but I don't have me a HandsomeHottie (so you should really pity ME!).

OUCH GG!!!! I'm sorry you were in such pain, but now I think I know what to call those cramping pain I get when I myself, overdo. You described my pain to a T. Take care GG!!!!!

May have to talk to the Dr about Baclofen to keep on hand.

AWWW RW~~~ we know your'e a smart cookie too!.. And, we miss you when your'e not around here.

Hey GG & HH how is it going today?

AMN - since I have met him in person I will vouch he is a hottie & a keeper for her...... I have already asked her if he has a brother??? :wink:

check in when you can GG! :hug: