Thank you all who wrote to me with information!
In addition to the "PD tremors" I have a constant twitching of my various
muscles. My new neuro has found something's wrong in the spinal MRI I had
done 2 weeks ago, and I think that is why he has tried Baclofen before doing
the trial of PD drugs.
A doc a couple years ago put me on Baclofen which had the same results
except I was still able to take adequate breaths. I am weaker now than a
year ago, so I guess that could be why I had the problems I have had. My
voice was reduced to a whisper, as if "normal" was not bed enough.
Also thanks to all about the Vit. E info. The idea that a vitamin could be
toxic with out taking half a bottle had never occurred to me.
David Meigs
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From: "Gregory E. Leeman" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 11:52 PM
Subject: Re: Baclofen & Breathing problems?
David,
When I get fatigued I end up with panic attacks that come with this awful
feeling I can't breathe right. We are trying a steady course of clonazepam
4 times a day. It has helped but not cured the attacks. We are going to
change my anti-depressant from effexor to paxil. I don't know if your
breathing problems have anything to do with panic attacks, but I thought I
would mention it.
Gregory E. Leeman
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40 years old, 30 years old at diagnosis and 28 when I saw my first symptoms.
-----Original Message-----
From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David Meigs
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 9:41 PM
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Subject: Baclofen & Breathing problems?
I've mined the archives & the web but have not specifically been able to
find the answer to my question. I am STILL in the dx seeking phase & now
they have me taking Baclofen 1/2 of a 10mg tab 2 times per day (3 X per day
starting wed). He wants to rule out something to do with GABAA before a
trial of PD meds, & Baclofen does tat somehow. I have only been on it 5
days.`
Q. Has anyone else had the experience of Baclofen causing shortness (too
shallow) of breath? Increased difficulty doing everything.
Thanks,
David Meigs
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