Well it’s been 4 weeks now since I started Sativex and I said I would report my findings in case anyone is offered.
I know we are all different when responding t medication, bearing that in mind, this is my findings.
Firstly the taste is horrible but helped by sucking a mint, and in the first couple of days I noticed a faster heartbeat sometimes, very dry mouth, headache and tiredness. Apart from the tiredness this all passed within a few days.
I have slept far better without painful spasms, although I do still have some, but not reducing me to tears like they were, so I say that’s a win.
I could not take as much as they suggested and had to slow the time before increasing the dose, but the neuro said that was fine.
So I am continuing with Sativex for the foreseeable and see what more help it gives me as, at the moment. I have not noticed any help with the bladder, but live in hope.
Hope this helps if anyone is thinking of trying it.
Merry Christmas everyone and a safe and peaceful New year. Xx
Hi skippysprite that’s a good review and I get that on balance it’s worthwhile. The prolem I have is getting my neurologist to actually acknowledge it because each time I ask about it he just gives an excuse why he can’t prescribe it but then injects my legs with botox which is expensive and does nothing to help spasms.
Hi Progressive MS and currently taking 1 Baclofen (morning and night) plus 2 Nortryptoline at bedtime. Any advice re pain, aching leg muscles and lower back.
My neurologist said maybe 3 Baclofen/day and upto 5 Nortryptaline at night ~ ‘you modify the dose’
Sleeping okay and very few spasms in the night.
Thanks T x