CommunityMember941b85
I have dropfoot and leg stiffness and I use a walker and sometimes I use a wheelchair. Is there any meds that can regain my mobility? My name is Taunya
CommunityMember092eef Member
I don't know of any meds for this except botox injections. Physical therapy can be helpful if you find a PT who understands MS and spasticity. I just had two days of severe spasticity below the knee and my excellent PT was able to reduce it significantly.
There is a device that I'm trying that sends signals up to the brain and helps to reduce or prevent foot drop. The one I am trying at PT is called Bioness L300 Go Lower Cuff. These devices are very expensive - like $5,000. My PT says that insurance companies pretty much never approve them if you have any form of progressive MS. I have CIS which is not progressive. My insurance company requires that I have 32 sessions over 3 months so $900 in co-pays and even then they may not approve it.
But you should check with your insurance company.
https://www.bionessmobility.com/dtcinquiries
There are other brands on the market.
Alene L. Brennan, RYT Moderator & Contributor
Devin also wrote an article on stiffness too, here's the link to that article. https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/spasticity-pain-stiffness-fatigue
I hope that you find them to be helpful. As always, take what resonates and leave what doesn't.
Best
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I have been taking Bacofen for 3 years prior to 2017, that's when my medical team and I decided that it was time to have surgery and get my Baclofen pump placed into my side. It dispenses a steady dose of medication into my spinal cord and only have to take an extra dose every so often. I'm telling you MIRACLE!!!! Best decision I have ever made!
Erin Rush Community Admin
Thanks again for sharing!
Best, Erin, Team Member.
Alene L. Brennan, RYT Moderator & Contributor
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CommunityMemberccf3e6 Member
Thank you Erin!!