Baclofen

Posted By cindy on February 13, 1998 at 20:41:24:









I am no longer able to get up from a stooped position. Is this stiffness or is this considered weakness or is this spasticity.
I have been given a rx for baclofen but have declined using it as it affects my bladder and tiredness.
Will baclofen help me to be able to get up from a stooped position again? I thought baclofen was for the spasticity (clonus)and Charlie Horse type spasms but if it might help me again use my legs better I might be willing to try it again.
I am now experiencing trouble getting my left leg into the car. This is caused by stiffness, and if stiffness is spasticity, then I will take the baclofen.
I guess my real question is, exactly what will taking baclofen help with?  I can live with the clonus and the Charlie Horses but the stiffness is sometimes so debilitating that I want to stop trying to keep on moving.  
Are there other drugs to help treat this whole body stiffness?  
My stuff is caused by cervical myelopathy that has been surgically treated as much as possible.
Thanks!
cindy