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Spasticity in MS is a common problem. Muscle spasms and stiffness affect many people with multiple sclerosis and can impact on daily activities. The good news is that spasticity can be helped with physiotherapy and symptomatic treatments. Chat to other MSers to find out how they manage their symptoms.

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@AroAce 

19 Jun 2024 14:19Last reply 16 Apr 2025 05:25

AroAce

Spasticity

Have mentioned this to my MS nurse whos going to contact the consultant. So currently on 80mg of baclofen a day. But find im having spasticity especially in my legs. While standing (with aid of cruthes) in a short queue (eg couple of people in front at a coffee shop). Often find my Left leg (general...
Douglas, United Kingdom
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@BigSlopppyJ 

18 Feb 2025 02:57Last reply 19 Feb 2025 01:57

BigSlopppyJ

Spasticity

So I have had my first bout with Spasticity. Seems to bounce from my left and right side of my upper leg & groin area. Anyone have any helpful tips🩷🩷
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@ItsLabby 

30 Aug 2024 19:56Last reply 5 Sep 2024 12:31

ItsLabby

Spasticity & baclofen suxxx

OK, so the spasticity in my leg to hit me both of my legs and I swear they feel like so heavy so it’s like I drag my feet. I take muscle relaxers but they make me sleepy or they relax my muscles a bit too much to walk. They don’t let me walk. Someone anyone please tell me there is another route. ...
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@Laure 

8 Jul 2024 03:48

Laure

Spasticity

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@RyanW1985 

30 Sep 2023 07:32

RyanW1985

spasticity

Does anybody use CBD for their spasticity? If so, any recommendations
Las Vegas, United States

@Helen_Weeks 

4 Sep 2023 15:34Last reply 5 Sep 2023 07:26

Helen_Weeks

Leg spasticity

Does anybody have any exercises for leg stiffness they could email to me please… my legs/ hamstrings I think , r so tight I am struggling to walk 😖… I have looked for videos/ info on internet but still waddling like a drunk penguin 😆
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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@paulmorrison 

11 Jun 2023 18:12Last reply 13 Jun 2023 10:48

paulmorrison

Spasticity

Hi, hope all is as well as can be and for anyone new to your new reality, it’s not as bad as you might imagine. I’m looking for advice regarding spasticity. I had hsct in 2018, no idea if I’m in remission as I’m not sure that there is anyway of knowing seeing as I’ve had for over forty years but I...
Colchester, United Kingdom
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@Gmckinty 

16 Feb 2023 07:04Last reply 15 May 2023 18:16

Gmckinty

Long walks & leg spasticity

This is probably going to sound quite basic but I wanted to understand how to handle my left leg spasticity better. I exercise a lot and squat/deadlift very heavy which I can handle no problem but I’m on a two month solo Australia trip at the moment and doing a significant amount of walking in the b...
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@Gmckinty 

16 Feb 2023 07:04Last reply 16 Feb 2023 08:14

Gmckinty

Long walks & leg spasticity

This is probably going to sound quite basic but I wanted to understand how to handle my left leg spasticity better. I exercise a lot and squat/deadlift very heavy which I can handle no problem but I’m on a two month solo Australia trip at the moment and doing a significant amount of walking in the b...
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@zenhead 

24 Nov 2021 21:02Last reply 10 Feb 2023 13:28

zenhead

Cannabis vs Spasticity

I have a baclofen pump to help ease persistent spasticity in my legs. I'm concerned that if I up the dosage any more that it will remove all of the tone from my legs, making standing/transfers even more difficult. I'm hoping somebody here can share some experiences treating spasticity with cannabis...
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