How can you tell if you're experiencing spasticity with PPMS?
Spasticity involves an unusual increase in muscle tone that causes stiffness or tightness in your muscles. Here are the key signs to watch for:
Common sensations include
* Feeling like your muscles are wrapped tightly or restricted
* Stiffness that makes it Show Full Answer
How can you tell if you're experiencing spasticity with PPMS?
Spasticity involves an unusual increase in muscle tone that causes stiffness or tightness in your muscles. Here are the key signs to watch for:
Common sensations include:
* Feeling like your muscles are wrapped tightly or restricted
* Stiffness that makes it hard to bend your legs or arms
* Muscles that feel hard to the touch
* Trembling in your legs when you first stand up
* Tightness that can affect breathing or speaking if it involves your torso
When spasticity typically worsens:
* At night or when you've been still for a while
* In cold weather
* When you're exhausted or stressed
* If you're constipated or have a full bladder
* During infections or when your body temperature increases
A MyMSTeam member described it as "the sensation of being wrapped in 4-inch-wide adhesive tape." Another shared, "Some days, it's just stiffness and my leg is hard to bend, and other times my leg will tremble when I first stand up."
If you're noticing these symptoms, it's important to discuss them with your neurologist. They can examine you to confirm it's spasticity and help develop a treatment plan that may include stretching, physical therapy, or medication.
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