about spasticity

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I looked through the group files and found this, written by our Jackie:) (spasticity part is at the bottom):Hi everyone………Here is an explanation of two things we have talked about here lately. I hope this helps you to understand these two symptoms. I know it helps me to read about the symptoms I deal with. I’ll send the other one about fatigue over in a separate note. Smiles, Jackie [oregon]

Many people with MS experience some form of tremor, or uncontrollable shaking, which can occur in various parts of the body. There are several types of tremor, including: Postural tremors. A person who has a postural tremor will shake while sitting or standing, but not while lying down. Intention tremor. Means there is no shaking when a person is at rest. The tremor develops as the person attempts to reach or grasp something or move a hand or foot to a precise spot. This is the most common and generally the most disabling form of tremor that occurs in people with MS. Nystagmus. A tremor that produces jumpy eye movements. Multiple Sclerosis:

Controlling Muscle Spasms

Many people with MS experience spasticity, or muscle stiffness and spasms. It usually affects the muscles of the legs and arms, and may interfere with the ability to move those muscles freely. Spasticity can occur either as a sustained stiffness caused by increased muscle tone or as spasms that come and go, especially at night. It can feel like a muscle tightening or it can cause severe pain. Spasticity can also produce feelings of pain or tightness in and around joints and can cause low back pain. The intensity may vary depending on your position, posture, and state of relaxation. What Causes Spasticity?

Spasticity is the result of an imbalance in the electrical signals coming from the brain and spinal cord, often caused by damage to these areas from by MS. This imbalance causes hyperactive muscle stretch reflexes, which result in involuntary contractions of the muscle, and increased muscle tension. What Triggers Spasticity? Spasticity may be aggravated by extremes of temperature, humidity, or infections. It can even be triggered by tight clothing

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