Spasticity affects about 60% to 84% of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). It occurs when muscles become stiff, making it hard to move. Spasticity can affect any part of the body, but the ...

Spasticity can be mild, causing muscle stiffness—or severe, causing painful and uncontrollable muscle spasms. [4] The symptoms of spasticity include: Increased muscle tone (tightness) ...

In cases of moderate to severe spasticity, your doctor may prescribe a muscle relaxant, a drug designed to loosen tightened muscles. Most often with MS, the drug baclofen is used for this purpose ...

Spasticity also can make you ache or feel tight in and around your joints and low back. ... how severe your symptoms are, and: Does the condition keep you from doing everyday tasks?

Gablofen approved for severe spasticity. November 23, 2010 . GABLOFEN (baclofen) 50mcg/mL, 500mcg/mL, 2,000mcg/mL for ...

Investigators assessed a large population of Italian patients with resistant multiple sclerosis spasticity treated with THC:CBD to determine real-life, long-term efficacy outcomes. PHILADELPHIA ...

For example, some people with MS occasionally have trouble climbing stairs, while others experience severe spasticity that affects their ability to walk. Joint Pain Due to Medication.

In addition to finding an overall association between lower extremity spasticity and cryptorchidism treatment, investigators found that boys with more severe spasticity were especially likely ...

Spasticity affects roughly a quarter of all patients. A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity, or severe muscle stiffness. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays ...

Spasticity affects roughly a quarter of all patients. A common challenge for stroke patients in recovery is spasticity, or severe muscle stiffness. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays ...

Patient overcomes spasticity. Credit: Daniele Emedoli / San Raffaele "This is a safe and effective surgical procedure that offers a new perspective in the treatment of patients with severe damage ...