It's been a while since I've written, but I had an episode of Spasticity. This is the second time in 10 days or so. July 4th was the last time. It's only happened one other time; I was still on Avonex and it was sometime last year (it's documented in my blogger under that Electrical feeling, because that's what I could describle it as, but the last time I had it Chris helped me figure out exactly what it was... Spasticity, because the muscle hypertonisity. We've treated it briefly with b-12, and waiting on what the doctor could recomend, but that's about all we can do for now. Below is what spasticity is:
Spasticity or muscular hypertonicity is a disorder of the body motor system, and especially the central nervous system (CNS), in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with gait, movement, and speech. Depending on severity, the person with the spastic muscles may or may not feel it. However, it can often be severely disabling . The human motor system is not always linked with the sensory systems, nor the voluntary-muscle systems.
Symptoms may include hypertonia (increased muscle tone), clonus (a series of rapid muscle contractions), exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, muscle spasms, scissoring (involuntary crossing of the legs), and fixed joints (contractures). The degree of spasticity varies from mild muscle stiffness to severe, painful, and uncontrollable muscle spasms.
The condition can interfere with rehabilitation in patients with certain disorders, and often interferes with daily activities. Over the years, it may increase in its effect, so more severe treatments may be needed later. Cold weather and fatigue can trigger spasms more severely than other times. The constant spasms can lead to muscle fatigue so periodic rest is required but often difficult to achieve. Multi-tasking (such as walking, talking, eating and other activities) can also trigger more severe spasticity.
I guess I really do need a break; but from what? from what? London, here I come. I feel bad because Chris is the one with a job, I'm still trying to get one. The house is now in beautiful shape, but that's only because Patti came over and did so after my attack today.
I've never had an attack durring the daytime, I was in my car luckily. But it felt so public. I couldn't stop shaking, and crying. It hurt so bad.
Luckily Chris was working close. I could barely get words out, it came on so fast. I just need to rest.
