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    baclofen pump?

    Thanks John I am glad you mentioned stretching ! It IS the best way to directly effect your spasms. I know it is not the most pleasant thing to do, but I understand the pain does decreases if you continue to stretch on a regular basis - like 3 times per day. Exercise and fluids play a major...
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    You will want to discuss the placement with your team of doctors. Some folks are unhappy with...

    You will want to discuss the placement with your team of doctors. Some folks are unhappy with where the surgeon places the 'pocket' - the site that is surgically created to place your pump on your body. It is often at the 'belt line' which then interferes with where the waist of your pants go...
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    All the rates/doses of the pump will be done by the physician that has a 'programmer'. They most...

    All the rates/doses of the pump will be done by the physician that has a 'programmer'. They most likely will give you a 'simple continuous' rate - meaning the same dose all 24 hours, until you reach a rate that is working well for you. The pump has the capability to deliver different doses...
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    The pump should not stop you from golfing. You will have to take a break from it while you heal...

    The pump should not stop you from golfing. You will have to take a break from it while you heal from the surgery. You will have restrictions for 6-8 weeks after the pump and catheter are implanted. Your Neuro is correct that it will not cause the side effects. The important part is having a...
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    baclofen pump?

    I would be glad to help you, anyway that I can. I see your diagnosed of HSP. I have cared for a couple of people with that diagnosed. You will probably need a very low dose of Intrathecal baclofen. You have probably 'grown up' using your tone to support you. Have you been using oral baclofen...
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    Bac pump improvement

    Actually the best time to consider the pump is when walking starts to become a problem. The old school of thought was to increase the meds until the spasms were controlled. Most people with sclerosis (ALS,PLS, MS) are very sensitive to baclofen, and any dose increase just puts you to sleep...
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    Bac pump improvement

    It can work much better than pills. It can be programmed to give you just as much as you need, without making you sleepy.
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    baclofen pump?

    The baclofen pump CAN be very helpful. I have had 13 years experience managing patients with pumps. The reason it is a benefit is the way it delivers the medication - which is directly into the fluid that bathes your brain and spinal cord (CSF). Most medications are in pill form, which must be...
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