re baclofen pump; i too inquired about the pump . my neuro recommended not to have it for two reasons 1) very susceptible to infection and 2) can damage the liver. instead am taking 30 mg in pill form Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:24:12 -0800 From: tmic-digest-requ...@eskimo.com Subject: tmic-digest Digest V2011 #378 To: tmic-dig...@eskimo.com
--Forwarded Message Attachment-- tmic-digest Digest Volume 2011 : Issue 378 Today's Topics: [TMIC] Baclofen Question [ "Emily" <em...@telephonelady.com> ] Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question [ "Janice Nichols" <jannic@centurytel ] Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question [ Susan Kleinz <skle...@cox.net> ] Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question [ "Janice Nichols" <jannic@centurytel ] OT - Re: [TMIC] re marieke dufresne [ Bernie <bpe...@austin.rr.com> ] Re: OT - Re: [TMIC] re marieke dufre [ "Barbara H." <barbara...@gmail.com> ] Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question [ a-ry...@comcast.net ] --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:27:33 -0500 From: em...@telephonelady.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work? The neurologist is talking about my husband using this method of taking Baclofen because the spasticity in his legs is preventing him from being able to stand and is interfering with his physical therapy. Your input is appreciated. Emily Meyers --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:09:40 -0600 From: jan...@centurytel.net To: em...@telephonelady.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question I do not use the pump, but sure rely on Baclofen to calm the spasms in my legs. You will get more input. Janice From: Emily Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:27 PM To: 'tmic' Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work? The neurologist is talking about my husband using this method of taking Baclofen because the spasticity in his legs is preventing him from being able to stand and is interfering with his physical therapy. Your input is appreciated. Emily Meyers --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:21:00 -0700 From: skle...@cox.net To: jan...@centurytel.net CC: em...@telephonelady.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question I have not used the baclofen pump, but a good friend of mine,who is paralyzed from the waist down from a car accident, used one and it was without problems.Seemed to work instantly when her legs would jump.I take 3-4 baclofen every day to keep my legs in control.best of luck.Susan On Nov 12, 2011, at 4:09 PM, Janice Nichols wrote:I do not use the pump, but sure rely on Baclofen to calm the spasms in my legs. You will get more input.Janice From: EmilySent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:27 PMTo: 'tmic'Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work? The neurologist is talking about my husband using this method of taking Baclofen because the spasticity in his legs is preventing him from being able to stand and is interfering with his physical therapy. Your input is appreciated. Emily Meyers --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:23:53 -0600 From: jan...@centurytel.net To: skle...@cox.net CC: em...@telephonelady.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Susan, what times of the day/evening do you take your Baclofen? Janice From: Susan Kleinz Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 5:21 PM To: Janice Nichols Cc: em...@telephonelady.com ; 'tmic' Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question I have not used the baclofen pump, but a good friend of mine, who is paralyzed from the waist down from a car accident, used one and it was without problems. Seemed to work instantly when her legs would jump. I take 3-4 baclofen every day to keep my legs in control. best of luck. Susan On Nov 12, 2011, at 4:09 PM, Janice Nichols wrote: I do not use the pump, but sure rely on Baclofen to calm the spasms in my legs. You will get more input. Janice From: Emily Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2011 12:27 PM To: 'tmic' Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work? The neurologist is talking about my husband using this method of taking Baclofen because the spasticity in his legs is preventing him from being able to stand and is interfering with his physical therapy. Your input is appreciated. Emily Meyers --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:23:48 -0600 From: bpe...@austin.rr.com To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: OT - Re: [TMIC] re marieke dufresne Who is this person Marieke DuFresne? Bernie --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:07:07 -0500 From: barbara...@gmail.com To: bpe...@austin.rr.com; suret...@sympatico.ca CC: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: OT - Re: [TMIC] re marieke dufresne She's been on TMIC for years. The latest e-mail address I have for her is marieke...@hotmail.com) Barbara H. On Sun, Nov 13, 2011 at 1:23 AM, Bernie <bpe...@austin.rr.com> wrote: Who is this person Marieke DuFresne? Bernie On Sat, Nov 12, 2011 at 9:08 AM, wim from holland <wim_from_holl...@hotmail.com> wrote: marieke...@hotmail.com this email adress was in my computer, don't now if it is the latest. From: suret...@sympatico.ca To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:40:42 -0500 Subject: [TMIC] re marieke dufresne does anyone have her email please? --Forwarded Message Attachment-- Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:28:55 +0000 From: a-ry...@comcast.net To: em...@telephonelady.com CC: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Baclofen Question I've had a pump for 11 years. I'm on my second. It works very well; when the reservoir is low my legs start yanking during the day. I also take 16 mg of tizanidine PRN at bedtime if I'm twitching, maybe twice a week. Do a Google search for "intrathecal pump". A;ton ----- Original Message ----- From: Emily <em...@telephonelady.com> To: 'tmic' <tmic-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:27:33 -0000 (UTC) Subject: [TMIC] Baclofen Question Do any of you have the Baclofen pump? If so, does it help? How does it work? The neurologist is talking about my husband using this method of taking Baclofen because the spasticity in his legs is preventing him from being able to stand and is interfering with his physical therapy. Your input is appreciated. Emily Meyers