Central pontine myelinolysis
 

My adult daughter was diagnosed with this. Due to alcoholism, this made the condition worse. She is schizophrenic, has hallucinations, has neuropathy for only drinking, instead of eating. A dr. finally gave her something for pain....baclofen. I would like to know of anyone's experience with this drug, as it seems to become a sort of high, soon after she takes it....but later, she gets drowsy. I am the only caregiver she has, She is 36 and lives with me. :cool:

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Hi Silverfire58,

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I am very sorry your young daughter suffers Central Pontine Myelinolysis.
I am sure this is a challenge for each of you.

Baclofen has been around for many years. It's often used as a muscle relaxant and/or for spasticity. It is used for certain types of pain, usually.

There can be spasticity with this condition.

I have a neuromuscular condition with lots of spasticity. I was first tried on baclofen as a muscle relaxant. It gave me so much relief, for which I was very thankful. However, by the third dose or so, I had realized I was wheezing and short of breath. I cannot take this med, most unfortunately, as it gave me the most relief. I was drowsy on this med.

That said, baclofen is used often with various types of spasticity/pain.

Many people have benefited from this medication.

Are you concerned this med further impairs your daughter?

Here's some info. on baclofen's uses, dosage and side effects:

www.drugs.com/baclofen.html

I am sure other members will be along to comment. :)

Again, welcome to NeuroTalk.

My best to you and your daughter.
:hug:
DejaVu