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@fourleaf please tell me about Baclofen. My neurologist prescribed this for me. I have migraines 24/7.
I have decreased range of motion in neck and pain in the cervical paraspinal musclr. I have arthritus in my cervical spine. He says it may help with the connection between the nerves in my neck and head. I hestitated to start this medicine…always worried about side effects. I
am supposed to start with 5 mg at bedtime for one week. Then 10 mg.
I would really appreciate any information you have about this medication and how it has benefited you.
I have not taken other meds for my migraines yet. My doctor is starting with this.
Thank you very much.
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Good Morning, Baclofen (10mg 3x/day) helps relax my neck muscles. I can't remember experiencing any side effects, let your doctor know if you have any (note - every person is unique). Baclofen plus Physical Therapy - Dry needling plus Stretches made a difference to reducing the constant Migraines - removing the tension part. I caution against explaining too many of the stretches due to they were Physical Therapy directed. I will explain two (of seven) of them - 1- gently turn your head to the left and then to the right (slowly) 30 times 2 times per day; 2- gently tilt your head all the way down (chin to chest) and then gently tilt your head back as far as you can 30 times 2 times per day - it's also a good warm up. When I started, I had 20 degree motion to the left and right (note- 70 degrees considered normal). If after 4 weeks you notice improvement, ask your Neurologist about referring to Physical Therapy - Dry Needling. PT can evaluate you for additional stretches. Oh, I have learned adding more reputations is not a good idea.
I review the Mayo Clinic's drugs and supplement to understand what I am taking. Here is a link on Baclofen -
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/baclofen-oral-route/description/drg-20067995
Best Wishes,
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