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Five years of battling spasticity — that's a real fight, and it makes sense to want every tool available. Living with MS since 1997 means you've already shown incredible resilience. Let's talk about what can help.

Spasticity affects up to 70% of people with MS, so you are definitely not alone in this. It tends to be worse Show Full Answer

Five years of battling spasticity — that's a real fight, and it makes sense to want every tool available. Living with MS since 1997 means you've already shown incredible resilience. Let's talk about what can help.

Spasticity affects up to 70% of people with MS, so you are definitely not alone in this. It tends to be worse when you're still (like at night) and in cold temperatures. There are several approaches that may help manage spasticity. Here's a breakdown:

Physical Approaches
- Stretching daily — even just 5 minutes before getting out of bed can make a real difference
- Physical therapy, including aquatic therapy in water around 85°F
- Foam rollers to loosen tight muscles
- Massage and acupuncture for temporary relief

Medications
- Muscle relaxants prescribed by your neurologist
- Botox injections, which can provide relief for several months at a time

Lifestyle Tips
- Avoid known triggers like emotional stress, tight clothing, infections, and a full bladder
- Some MyMSTeam members have found dietary changes helpful, like cutting processed foods and increasing fruits and vegetables

Mind-Body Techniques
- Guided meditation and deep breathing may also ease symptoms It's always worth having an open conversation with your neurologist about what combination of treatments might work best for your specific situation. You deserve relief from this!

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