Good afternoon everyone. I started on my copaxone last August and have felt so well since I wished I had done it earlier. At my previous rate I should have had two relapses since then but I am relapse free and life feels good But, I am getting increasing pain in both legs and, sometimes my arms. The muscles feel weak and without strength - for example when I was doing my daughter’s hair the other day I had to keep lowering my arms due to pain. My walking is now affected and the muscles hurt at rest. They are particularly bad when I first wake up. They feel stuff and achy but not really “spastic” if you know what I mean. The MS nurse suggested baclofen and my GP has prescribed it but I wondered if anyone had had similar symptoms to these and if the baclofen (or anything else) worked. Any words of wisdom would he gratefully received. Thanks, Sam
Hi Sam, After a couple of years, it’s starting to become less effective now, but yes, Baclofen certainly helped me with aches and pains, even though it’s not a painkiller. If the pain is because your muscles are getting too stiff and tight, something to relax them may well help, rather than just taking painkillers. Tina x
Thank you for replying. That’s really helpful - now I just have to overcome my fear of side effects!