RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-24 Thread Butcher, Bernard G (NY80)
Hi Rob - yes I take Tizanidine for spasms - up to 28mg/day - it works great but makes me sleepy even if I take 2mg. I take 2mg at noon and 12mg at bedtime and some during the night if I need it for 'jimmy legs' BERNARD BUTCHER From: Robert Pall [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-24 Thread MontzMagic
GERRY, I AM SAYING PRAYERS FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL GOES WELL. I HOPE YOU SAW WHAT IS GOING ON WITH OPRAH AND I HAD IT ON THE TOP NEWS SHOW HERE IN N. O. ITS A START. I MET OPRAH AT A GALA SHE WAS HERE DURING THE FRENCH QUARTER FEST. . WE SPOKE I MET MANY STARS. I AM NOW THE REP FOR THE

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-24 Thread jrushton
that show the before and after and it is truly amazing. Jeanne in Dayton ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/24/2008 8:57:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication GERRY, I AM SAYING PRAYERS FOR YOU. I HOPE ALL GOES WELL. I

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-24 Thread jrushton
Thanks for the warning, Sal. Life is too precious to take a chance on something unknown. Back to that old saying, If it sounds too good to be true j ---Original Message--- From: sal r Date: 4/24/2008 1:43:08 PM To: jrushton Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication becareful jeanne

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Grace M.
*Hi Rob,* ** *Though I do not take it, a lot of my MS friends do, and with very good results. It eases the banding from the MS Hug.* ** *Grace*

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Robert Pall
hopefully a long term booster shot...when you start to feel better, it is much worse to start feeling bad again. Thanks! Rob From: jrushton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:28 PM To: Robert Pall; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication Hi

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Gerry Surette
Yes I have taking it for 4 or 5 years now in in conjunction with baclofin. I find it helps alot. From: Robert Pall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] New Medication Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:04:21 -0400 I just started a new drug to help relieve banding. The drugs

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread jrushton
Gerry, how are you doing?? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Gerry Surette Date: 4/23/2008 3:38:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] New Medication Yes I have taking it for 4 or 5 years now in in conjunction with baclofin. I find it helps alot

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Heather Pieter
New MedicationHi Rob, I take 4 mg of Zanaflex at betime. I took a lot more than the 4 mg. when I was in the hospital and when I first came home. I had a problem at that time though as it screwed up my liver enzymes. I had to stop taking it. A different neuro started me back on it again about

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread pjv1234
Zanaflex was the first medication my Neuro prescribed, but he switched me to Baclofen because I was constantly tired. I hate to hear that about the Lyrica, because you are one of the reasons I was willing to give it a try. I only take 75mg every 12 hours so I still have break-through pain,

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread pjv1234
, 2008 2:28 PM To: Robert Pall; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication Hi, Rob, Sounds really good! What are the side effects of the med? I found (here we go again! that the Lyrica starts working in about 20 minutes and the worse side effect I found is weight gain and other than

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread jrushton
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/23/2008 4:18:39 PM To: Robert Pall; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication Zanaflex was the first medication my Neuro prescribed, but he switched me to Baclofen because I was constantly tired. I hate to hear that about the Lyrica, because you are one

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread jrushton
Pall; tmic Subject: RE: [TMIC] New Medication My Neuro said to expect weight gain from Lyrica and when asked why he said due to increased appetite. Being a little stubborn sometimes, I decided to beat the munchies and lost twelve pounds. Rob is right - don't buy them - don't have them in the house

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Roger Pratt
New MedicationRob, My doctor put me on Zanaflex and it helps some. I take a lot of medications, but only get so much help and then just have to live with the rest. I am one of the lucky ones who can walk. With me the hardest part is the fatigue and constant nerve pain. I guess it could be

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread Gerry Surette
Surette [EMAIL PROTECTED], tmic tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] New Medication Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:48:38 -0500 (Central Daylight Time) Gerry, how are you doing?? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Gerry Surette Date: 4/23/2008 3:38:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: tmic

Re: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread jrushton
May, 2005 ---Original Message--- From: Roger Pratt Date: 4/23/2008 5:44:37 PM To: Robert Pall; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] New Medication Rob, My doctor put me on Zanaflex and it helps some. I take a lot of medications, but only get so much help and then just have

RE: [TMIC] New Medication

2008-04-23 Thread jrushton
You're still in my prayer pot, Gerry. You take care of yourself and let us know when you are back home all safe and sound? Jeanne ---Original Message--- From: Gerry Surette Date: 4/23/2008 6:07:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [TMIC] New Medication