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Treatment of Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis with Magnetic Stimulation

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A clinical group in Denmark evaluated the ability of repetitive magnetic stimulation (RMS) to treat spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). The clinical scores for spasticity were decreased significantly. The patients self scored their ease of daily activities on a 10-point scale, using a score of 5 as the preset level. The data were analyzed by the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The self scores of ease of daily activities were improved significantly by RMS. No major side effects of RMS were observed. All patients reported a tight feeling as if wearing a narrow ring around the thorax during stimulation. One patient reported a single episode of brief dizziness. The authors noted that a double blind controlled study of the effect of RMS on MS spasticity is currently in progress. [BENER 12483]


READER COMMENTS
November 07, 2003 - PM I was diagnosed in 1998 with MS. Recently I have been experiencing intense pain in my hamstrings caused by spasticity. Alll meds so far have not helped so I am interested and would like more information about RMS Magnetic treatment.

July 19, 2002 - Marie I found the comments about using magnet therapy very interesting. I am open to anything other than drugs that helps. I have had a lot of positive results from drinking a juice from Tahiti. But I am still having some spastic problems so may need to give the magnet therapy a try for that.

October 14, 1998 - Kate I am having no success from drug therapy to control my spasticity and would be interested to know more about this magnetic thingy.

March 29, 1997 - C. Groves, backfin@erols.com Recently there seems to have been a similar method being tested in a VA center in Mississippi. It's been developed by an engineer and seems to have the backing of some physicians. I believe I've read that preliminary clinical testing has shown promise. If anyone is interested, I'll try and find/forward the citation.

March 7, 1997 - J. Pomeroy I have MS, diagnosed 1986, and use a wheelchair constantly. I have had very good sucess at treating muscle/tissue/tendon soreness with magnetic field therapy. Bone cracks heal in half the time, a knee-straightening problem was solved in 2 months after not operating correctly for 14 months, a friend's sore back has had a miracle. This is not electro-mag it is a Japanese magnetic therapy pad. I will try to answer specific questions by E-mail.

December 16, 1996 - R. Pinto I was diagnosed with MS in 1980. Currently, I am using an Intrathecal Lioresal Infusion Pump to control spasticity. Any help to reduce the amount of medication is of interest because the price of reduced spasticity is weakness. Being in a wheelchair, leaves much to be be desired.

November 19, 1996 - M. Golovanov I follow all possible ways of MS treatment and until now I cannot find the proper treatment. I would be interested to know the positive statistic and methods of your electromagnetic treatment. This spring I had a one month course treatment with weak electromagnetic fields (100Hz) at our Oncology center in Moscow. Please let me know the details of your method.

November 8, 1996 - M. C. Grimes I've been trying a magnetic pad recommended by a friend. It seems to help. I can raise my legs higher since I started using the pad. I have a disease similiar to MS in that it causes spasticity in my legs called familial spastic paraparesis. [On November 22, 1996, M.C. Grimes wrote: I have a friend who is just starting to market these pads. They are useful for pain as well as spasticity. They are not a cure but seem to help my mobility. I can possibly give you more information if you e-mail me at grimesm@juno.com]

November 7, 1996 - Nicole This is very interesting. I have a cousin who has this disease, so it is very important for me to find out about this disease, and that some people are being helped.

October 2, 1996 - E. Grant I have had MS since 1987 and have never heard of magnetic treatments. The idea sounds intriguing. Could you please tell me how I can learn more about this? I gather all the information I can find, so I would appreciate any and all help. Thank you very much.


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