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Baclofen Pump: Yes Or No?

Started by krshirk , Jan 05 2010 01:05 AM

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#1 krshirk

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 01:05 AM

I would have to say that my spasms are not as bad as the horror stories ive heard but my problem is with my torso. if i do not move my legs to shake out spasms and do pressure reliefs every ten minutes my body tightens up. to the point where i cant push my chair without having a violent spasm.

should i get a pump?

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Posted 05 January 2010 - 01:28 AM

i don't think i can say yes or no for you, but i have a pump, have had great results, but still get tightness in the torso. in saying that though, it is much better than it was before the pump was implanted.

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