MS Spasticity Tips
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) spasticity is one of the most disruptive symptoms of MS. In this video find out what it is and how to manage it. There are many ways to help with spasticity including with diet, exercise, stretching and massages. There are also resources that are available to help including The MS Gym, Dr. Gretchen Hawley, and MS workouts.
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Do you have tips to help with spasticity?
Yes.. I actually do. My Urologist gave me Myrbetriq for bladder spasms and it has helped my whole body.
@@waynesalvador9925 thanks Wayne! It is a bonus when medications help in multiple ways!
Yes I do thank you
As a massage therapist who has MS this is my add Everyone’s nervous system is in overload from stress My work involves lots of letting go through client contraction and relaxing When you’re doing anything or nothing this is when you tense and relax Spasticity is screaming at you for contraction- but it’s causing ‘’overtraining “. As MS athletes we must move ALWAYS with purpose and intention- think feet, glutes, kegel, abs, arms, hands, breath and eye location.No one sees these movements except our nervous system You will get your exercise in all day and sleep so much better It’s lots of DAILY work but the payoff is 💪🏼💪🏼💐🌈🦄❤️
Thanks Myrna! I so appreciate your input as a massage therapist. You are so right, daily work and great payoffs!
Absolutely LOVE this! Excellent "tips and tricks" & things I feel are absolutely beneficial to improving spasticity! Thanks for sharing🧡
Thanks Dr. Gretchen! So grateful to you and your content that helps with spasticity and other symptoms!
I have MS, with severe spasticity in both legs. Here are the things that help me- Baclofen, a low fat, high fiber vegetarian diet, I take vitamin D3, Magnesium, a good multivitamin, I do warm water pool therapy once a week, I walk around my house and yard (been on crutches for 10 years) , & use music to soothe & uplift myself- hope this helps!
Thanks Suki! Tell more about the warm water pool therapy. Sounds great. Is it with a physical therapist?
@@EvenSoItIsWell it was, I've had 11 surgeries, 6 on my back (22 screws in my back), 2 hip repl., Knee repl.-9 major surgeries in the last 8 years- but I keep going to the pool & working on my own because the pool is the only place I can really move...I'd do it more often if I could afford it! I also have fibromyalgia, 4 back fusions, & dystonia in all the muscles of both hands & arms
@@sukijohnson5398 wowza!! Good on you! So glad you found that the pool is helpful.
i’m afraid to get in a pool in case i can’t get out
@@colormeinfluenced6997 right? We need to be sure of our exit strategy for sure!
Excellent tips. Thank you! I find that taking supplements that clear excess glutamate (an excitotoxin) from the brain, helps with spasticity. Right now I'm taking a formula with GABA, passion flower, and melatonin at night and it helps a LOT with the unwanted, uncontollable jumpy leg movements when I'm trying to sleep (much much better than baclofen). Also, low dose lithium OROTATE (not carbonate) and 200 mcg of Huperzine A per day.
Thanks LD JT! Supplements are a great addition to help us manage our symptoms.
I have it in calves late night. Great video!
Thanks Pat! I appreciate you watching.
Thx for your tips. I had an mri to determine if I had late onset MS. It was determined that I did not however while I waited for results I read everything I could and subscribed to your YT channel. I keep watching because your tips can help anyone with inflammatory disease issues. I live in a province known for higher than normal MS diagnoses. No one knows why. My neighbour has MS and is much younger than I am. I am going to try and find a way to share your YT Channel with her. She uses a Cane from time to time and I am concerned .But I do not want to give unwelcome advice. She tries to live a very normal life and continues to walk the family dog, grocery shop, but recently was asked to leave her part time job and go on disability. She is a wonderful woman with grown up kids. I knew little about MS until I researched it and it has helped me understand what she is going through. I still suffer some symptoms that are as of yet undiagnosed. I have quit sugar more than 6 months ago and I became vegetarian more than a year ago. Thank you for your thoughtful advice and your positive and encouraging presentations.
Thanks DK! I appreciate your kind words and sharing my channel. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS. They haven’t pinpointed just why yet, but low vitamin D might be a factor. It is hard to be outside and get sunlight with those long cold winters! I hope you find answers soon!
Yes I have in a lot
Yes, I experience all these symptoms.
I hope you find answers and relief soon Gina!
I have had it for ages in my neck. Even when I was younger I wondered why my neck looked kinda, weird? At certain angles. Also I’ve had a lot of neck pain due to the muscle tightness and migraines for a long time. I have found it helpful to use an electronic massage gun nightly on my neck and shoulders, however these muscles for me are prone to getting wound up much faster than others in my body.
Yikes, migraines are no fun. A massage gun sounds like a great idea.
I have been dealing with spasticity in my left leg as well recently. But, what an amazing video, all the needed information bundled up in one short and positive video! Thank you as always!
Thanks Mohamed! I hope the spasticity eases up for you soon.
I have very mild spasticity in both of my hands. For most of a year, it was only my right hand, but it suddenly developed in my left hand (in the middle of the day). Just a few days before that, my right hand was suddenly a loose fist. It's gotten a little better, but it hasn't gone away.
It can be so frustrating, can’t it?
Hi! I’m new! I do not have a MS diagnosis, but I am suspicious I may have it. I do have perpetual Poly Neuropathy. RA, I’ve been sent to a spinal surgeon who wants me to have decompression surgery on my neck. I have the nerves miss fire in my legs all the time! Especially if I get too cold., or even sit under a fan because it’s summer. I’m just looking for information. I’ve had this for ten years. Very nice to find your site!
Welcome Tammy! Thanks for watching. I hope the information here helps you!
Good stuff. When that dang spasticity kicks in I can get so annoyed ... which can be the least helpful reaction. Good to hear your thoughts.
Right?! I get annoyed too. Hey, I put up the slack line this week…. Need to work at it…
@@EvenSoItIsWell You're ahead of me! good stuff
Thank you Vickie - as always thoughtful advice 😊. I have some muscle ticks but I’m lucky they are not too bad. I gradually going vegan - I’ve been vegetarian for 20 years. I just discovered oat milk coffee and I’m hooked! Thank you Vickie you’re awesome 😁
Thanks Jane!
@@EvenSoItIsWell Ps - Just rewatching Dr Boster’s live stream and just saw you said hello - but I missed it! So hello 👋 back and hope you are having an awesome week! Jane x
@@lemonpeelangelfish thanks! I hope you are having a great week too!
Any input on the Carnivore Diet? I was diagnosed with PPMS in 2021 I'm 62 years old never have a symptom before.
Thanks for watching. There is very little credible research into the carnivore diet. There are many long term and peer reviewed studies showing a more plant based diet is beneficial for people with MS. That said, there is some anecdotal evidence that some are feeling better when they switch to it. My guess is that when they switch from a diet that contains highly processed inflammatory foods that their inflammation may drop some.
Good info. I’ve been wondering if massage would help. What type do you get? Also, I just saw a new youtube channel: Michael Drohan. He is a person with MS who is sharing his story like you. I prefer hearing about MS from people with MS.
Thanks for watching! I will definitely look up Michael Drohan!
Oh! And I get Swedish massages.