Spasms

Marianne Goddard (MarianneGoddard(AT)webtv.net)
Thu, 11 Mar 1999 14:54:50 -0500 (EST)

I was wondering if anyone else suffers from bad spasms ... especially at
night or when laying down. I suffer from it badly but don't like to
take Baclofen because it has nasty effects on the liver and it relaxes
my muscles to the point that its hard for me to walk. I have some
helpful hints for anyone with this problem. Caffiene in any form
whether it be soda, coffee, tea or even chocolate increases spasms. If
you are a caffiene drinker and suffer from spasms try going 2 or 3 days
with no caffiene, you should see a dfference. Also ibuprofen or any
nsaids ( non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) may help. Since they are
anti-inflammatories and TM is inflammation they do help without the side
effects of some of the prescription meds. You just have to watch how
much you take...toomuch of anything is no good. I found out the hard
way.. after years of taking ibuprofen to control spasms I got ulcerative
colitis. There is something we can do to alieviate some of our symptoms
with out the doctors help. I hope maybe this helps some of you. Let me
know. feedback is always a good thing.
You are all in my thoughts, Marianne