(((((Kitty)))))

Hey Kell! Glad to hear your'e starting to feel better. I understand your not wanting to take the Pred, but you needed it and it's helping, right?? Take care and hope every day finds you feeling better.

I love the idea of the epsom salt towel for pain, as I'm still having back spasms. I'm going to buy some next time I'm out. When I was growing up, we always had Epsom Salt in the house; it was a cure all. Does anyone know if magnesium interferes w/other meds??

{{{{{Kelly}}}}}

Kelly I am a little late responding, sorry!

Sorry to hear about your cramping! I have been trying to come to grips with it myself. I have never had that symptom before and it is kind of freaking me out. I read all the responses for you and will try them.

Good luck to you

I have tried magnesium. My neuro gave me the ok, but I could not handle it. It seemed to cause IBS for me.

kitty, I am in soo much pain overnights especially...stiffness makes me pain all night. Not sure what to do either, try to call tomorrow to neuro office, not sure if up teh baclofen is ok, or again try prednisone as in case this is a flare of whatever I am undx with hehe but was on pred January and February, was hoping not to do again in March here so quick.

hoping you are feeling much better with the prednisone, and hoping you will feel much more relief after done with it too.hugs,sarah

Sarah, have you tried OTC pain relievers like Aleve? Aleve works wonders for me.

I increased my Baclofen on my own. I take 20 mg. at a time. There for a while I was taking it 4X a day. The Prednisone did help a lot. I hadn't taken any for a very long time so I didn't feel too guilty taking it! I just hate the side effects of it. Plus it's not good for your bones to take it too often.

I sure do hope you can get some relief. Everytime I read one of your posts about all the hours you work I wonder how on earth you do it. I keep you in my prayers, Sarah, hoping that the docs will uncover something that will give you some answers.

hugss TY kitty
yes I have done ibuprophen and aleve all those types..even extra with food.

anyhow, I will call neuro tomorrow..hugss and thanks,sarah