*Hello Bernie, *
**
*Is it possible that your spasms are tonic? If so, there is a good chance
that they would be responsive to Tegretol. Previously, mine were so bad
that I had no quality of life. Episodes were coming six to eight times per
hour round the clock, complete with body posturing, and lasting for at least
a full two minutes. They finally hospitalised me to determine what type of
spasms they were and to decide on treatment. The neuro did a physical
exam, and then had me hyperventilate for a period of two minutes, which
induced an attack of spasms. He knew then that they were tonic, and
prescribed Tegretol. Within 24 hours, I was spasm free. Currently, I take
1200 mgs per day, and with the exception of the odd breakthrough episode, am
spasm free I've been on it now for over four years with no problems. It
might be worth investigating. *
**
*Gracie *
