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Multiple Sclerosis and Veterans (MS & Vets)

Spasticity and MS

Feb 13, 2023 · 18m 20s

Spasticity is a common symptom affecting many people with neurological diseases, including those with MS. Although the stiffness associated with spasticity can sometimes be helpful when performing daily activities such as getting in and out of a wheelchair or walking, spasticity can also be a nuisance and even lead to serious health concerns. The good news is that there are a growing number of treatments available to help ease the burden of troublesome spasticity. Join Dr. Ileana Howard to learn more about spasticity and MS.

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Veterans Health Administration

1 year ago

What a great question! While I can’t give you medical advice, I can tell you that both cyclobenzaprine and baclofen are used to treat spasms. The difference is that baclofen is most commonly used for spasticity due to neurological diagnoses, and cyclobenzaprine is used to treat spasms related to musculoskeletal concerns (back and neck pain most commonly).

Garvis Leak

1 year ago

Good day to all and thank you for the podcast. Question for the Dr. Howard. - I have been using Bacoflen for seven years for my spasticity. My PCM prescribed Cyclobenzaprine for my spasticity. Is this okay?

Veterans Health Administration

1 year ago

Mr. Schnebel, thank you for reaching out. Please send an e-mail with this information to mscentersofexcellence@va.gov and we will see how we can help.

Keith Schnebel

1 year ago

walker. But for longer distance I have to use a scooter All doctors at the VA agree that this pain had nothing to do with my MS bit they can't tell me what is causing it

Keith Schnebel

1 year ago

bad that I can't walk. I can walk short distance with a stand up

Keith Schnebel

1 year ago

I have had Ms since 1997. I was put on Tysobri in 2000. I have not had an exacerbation since. I have had pain in my back and feet so