What kind of wine is it? I've heard that red wine is good for the heart (in moderation). So, I would think that two glasses (as long as they aren't the 64 oz. big gulp cups ) would be just fine....and maybe give your heart some benefit, too!

I have the same problem with spasticity. I always thought that a desk job would be good for MS, but now that spasticity is so bad, I have trouble sitting. I reposition constantly, get up and stretch, take more Baclofen, etc. There are days when all of that works, but more often than not, it isn't enough anymore.

I recently found that adding in Klonipin helps, too, though. I got the rx for the balance / dizziness, but found that when I take it when the Baclofen isn't enough, the Klonipin seems to kick it up. Now, I have to talk to the neuro about giving me a new rx for that because I only got 2 months worth initially.

I don't know what drugs you take presently that make you a zombie, but I found that Baclofen really helps and I got used to it. The Klonipin doesn't seem to make me groggy, either, but I take a tiny dose.

When my spasticity ramps up a lot, I have also indulged in Swedish Massages. They are really wonderful and I find that they do a lot to help for a good period of time. Maybe give that a try. I don't know why I didn't think of that for helping me right now!!

I also believe in wine for medicinal purposes.

Hey Wiz! Sorry you are having more pain lately, but as a fellow Illinoian, I am finding that this ever changing weather has increased my aches. I despise taking pain meds, but have resorted to taking them as needed lately. My pain is like yours, doesn't matter if I'm sitting or standing; it lets me know it's there. Talk to your Dr, as mine always tells me that when my body is reacting to pain, then my immune sx is compromised, so I take my meds, albeit sparingly. Take care my friend.

Hey, I've got a bottle of Riesling I've been saving; maybe I'll crack that open tonight. *not usually a wine drinker, but if it's for medicinal purposes, so be it!*

Thanks everybody,

I knew you'd all understand. It's a chardonnay and has some heart benefits. I'm allergic to red wine. Even it makes me feel a wee bit loopy but not as much as the meds seem to.

I have some leftover baclofen I could take, but it took so long to get off of it. If I stretch and exercise each day it's not quite as bad but sometimes I just don't have the energy to do that.

I used to take a headache med each day that made me almost a zombie, and I need to think at work.

Right now I take Cymbalta and Provigil in the morning and Trazodone at night. I guess I can try doubling up the Cymbalta for awhile, at least until springtime because that can help with pain too.

Tom and Kelly,

They're just six ounce glasses. We have some goblets though....

Ok, I just switched to the 60 mg Cymbalta, I had some leftover from last winter.

I already spoke to the neuro last Wednesday and he said I could increase that if necessary.

On a bright note, it's 49 degrees and sunny here so I better get outside for a bit.

So sorry you're hurting, sweetie...hope the Cymbalta helps. Just watch out mixing it with alcohol...

(((((((((((((Wiz)))))))))))))

Cheers ..oops all I had was red.

Hey SalPal!! Why are those wine glasses only half full, or should I say half empty???

The sunshine is wonderful today, Wiz~ I just came in from walking around my back yard getting my vitamin D. Hope the increased dose helps you.