this is good news!
and found this out as far as a definition of one of the nice things we suffer
with:
Clonus (from the Greek for "violent, confused motion") is a series of
involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is a sign
of certainneurological conditions, particularly associated with upper motor
neuron lesions involving descending motor pathways, and in many cases is,
accompanied by spasticity (another form of hyperexcitability).[1] Unlike small,
spontaneous twitches known as fasciculations (usually caused by lower motor
neuronpathology), clonus causes large motions that are usually initiated by
a reflex. Studies have shown clonus beat frequency to range from 3- 8 Hz
(Hertz) on average, and may last a few seconds to several minutes depending on
the patient’s condition.[1]
(i called it "the jerks")
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________________________________
From: Janice Nichols <[email protected]>
To: Bridget Skinner <[email protected]>; [email protected];
[email protected]
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 12:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TMIC] try this
Guys, this is really encouraging!! I am
going to try it too.
Janice
From: Bridget Skinner
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:07 AM
To: [email protected] ; [email protected]
Subject: Re: [TMIC] try this
Sorry
I twitched and hit the send button too early. Anyway, it didn't bother me at
all. I used it knees to toes. Made all the difference in the world. When I have
taken my baclofen and still hurt this is the way to go. You would think
morphine and norco would take care of these sensations but they take care of
other types of pain - not spastisity or nerve pain. Thank you for the tip. It's
nice to use something that I can pick up something at the store that really
works and I don't need to see a doc first.
On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 8:26 AM, Bridget Skinner <[email protected]> wrote:
I believe I didn't send this to the whole group when I replied. And if I did,
I apologize for sending it again.
I was concerned about using the Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving Gel because of
my inability to feel heat but my husband had a good idea -- just try it on one
little spot and if it bothers me than its an easy wipe off. Well it didn't
>
>
>---------------------------
>I take 80mg a day of Baclofen and still have problems although it REALLY
>helps me. 20mg 4x a day. Doc is going to keep me at that. So, I thought I
>would just get used to what it isn't taking care of. Went to CVS this evening
>and purchased the "Fast Acting Therapy Aspercreme Heat Pain Relieving Gel"
>Hopefully this is the right kind. (little nervous since I can't feel heat) But
> I am so excited to see if this works. I will use it tonight and let y'all
>know how it worked for me.
>
>Please, if anyone has tried it and has problems with topical pain or the
>inability to feel heat let me know if it makes a difference.
>
>THANK YOU!!!!
>
>Forwarded conversation
>Subject: [TMIC] try this
>------------------------
>
>From: jeff bernier <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, Jul 26,
2012 at 10:16 AM
>To: [email protected], [email protected]
>
>
>
>
>for those of you with problems with spastisity heres a trick i learned.i have
>a baclofen pump and take 5 mg clonipin daily and still get spasms in my
>legs.i have found that aspercream hot for arthritis works outstanding,i had
>heard this from another person with ms and it worked.
>----------
>From: john snodgrass <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at
10:28 AM
>To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
>
>
>
>i had heard of using hot muscle rub but never tried it but i might now.
>
>
>thanks Jeff
>
>
>________________________________
> From: jeff bernier <[email protected]>
>To: [email protected]; [email protected]
>Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 11:16 AM
>Subject: [TMIC] try this
>
>
>for those of you with problems with spastisity heres a trick i learned.i have
>a baclofen pump and take 5 mg clonipin daily and still get spasms in my
>legs.i have found that aspercream hot for arthritis works outstanding,i had
>heard this from another person with ms and it worked.
>
>
>----------
>From: Janice Nichols <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012
at 10:32 AM
>To: jeff bernier <[email protected]>, [email protected],
>[email protected]
>
>
>
>Thanks. I take baclofen and it works most every nite, but then I have the
>occasional problem nite. Will try aspercream.
>Janice
>
>From: jeff bernier
>Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 10:16 AM
>To: [email protected] ; [email protected]
>Subject: [TMIC] try this
>
>for those of you with problems with spastisity heres a trick i learned.i have
>a baclofen pump and take 5 mg clonipin daily and still get spasms in my
>legs.i have found that aspercream hot for arthritis works outstanding,i had
>heard this from another person with ms and it worked.
> ----------
>From: <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, Jul 26,
2012 at 12:43 PM
>To: jeff bernier <[email protected]>, [email protected],
>[email protected]
>
>
>
>Do you put it directly on the muscles that are spasing?
>
>Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
>________________________________
>
>From: jeff bernier <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:16:02 -0700 (PDT)
>To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
>Subject: [TMIC] try this
>
>for those of you with problems with spastisity heres a trick i learned.i have
>a baclofen pump and take 5 mg clonipin daily and still get spasms in my
>legs.i have found that aspercream hot for arthritis works outstanding,i had
>heard this from another person with ms and it worked.
>----------
>From: Bridget Skinner <[email protected]>
>Date: Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at
7:59 PM
>To: Janice Nichols <[email protected]>
>
>
>
>I take 80mg a day of Baclofen and still have problems
although it REALLY helps me. 20mg 4x a day. Doc is going to keep me at that.
So, I thought I would just get used to what it isn't taking care of. Went to
CVS this evening and purchased the "Fast Acting Therapy Aspercreme Heat Pain
Relieving Gel" Hopefully this is the right kind. (little nervous since I
can't
feel heat) But I am so excited to see if this works. I will use it tonight
and
let y'all know how it worked for me.
>
>Please, if anyone has tried it and has problems with topical pain or the
>inability to feel heat let me know if it makes a difference.
>
>THANK YOU!!!!
>
>
