# More stiff on baclofen

**URL:** <https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/more-stiff-on-baclofen/69383>\
**Category:** Everyday living\
**Created:** [16 September 2022 19:50 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/more-stiff-on-baclofen/69383 "2022-09-16T19:50:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![jimmyk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jimmyk1](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/jimmyk1)\
**Post date:** [16 September 2022 19:50 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/more-stiff-on-baclofen/69383/1 "2022-09-16T19:50:18Z")

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Hi all, im on baclofen for 8 years i think, iv very stiff legs and walk slowly with a cane. The last 2 years my walking has got slower and legs more stiff. Neuro increased dosage up to 80mg. Im currently taking 70mg and it helps a bit. Just how come every time i increase dosage that i feel worse and stiffer. Hate it and makes me want to quit taking them. I have high hopes that it will make me walk a bit smoother and less stiff.  
Jimmy

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**Author:** ![GCCK](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/mssociety/user_avatar/forum.mssociety.org.uk/gcck/32/3615_2.png) [@GCCK](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/GCCK)\
**Post date:** [16 September 2022 22:17 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/more-stiff-on-baclofen/69383/2 "2022-09-16T22:17:05Z")

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Hi Jimmy  
I’m on 30mg baclofen and any more makes my head woolly, so to me 70-80mg seems a lot.

Baclofen, whilst reducing stiffness & spasms, is known to weaken the legs as a trade-off. I’m looking at alternatives such as sativex and other CBD options.

Lots of exercise too - stretching, yoga on the floor. The exercise bike is good too, forcing my bad leg to follow the good one. I’m too far gone to use it for a CV workout but good for mobility & coordination. Got to keep the machinery going and preserve leg strength.

Graeme

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**Author:** ![jimmyk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c4cdca/32.png) [@jimmyk1](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/jimmyk1)\
**Post date:** [17 September 2022 09:16 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/more-stiff-on-baclofen/69383/3 "2022-09-17T09:16:45Z")

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Hi graeme, i used to exercise alot before the pandemic but not as much now. I do stretching and got an motomed bike yesterday. Baclofen doesn’t make my head woolly or make my legs weak. It just doesn’t seem to ease the stiff legs. I just feel weird when i increase the dosage and makes me not want to but i need something to ease the wooden legs. I may have to try cbd and hope it works.  
Thanks  
Jimmy