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What Can Be Done For Residual Effects Of Myelomalacia While On Baclofen And Tramadol?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
Question: What can be done for residual effects of myelomalacia. Epidural injections and trigger points injections no help in fact it made symptom worse. Baclofen and tramadol help but does not ever go away. Suggestions. Also had acdf with plate and screws so no traction.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get medications for spasticity under a Neurologist

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Injury to cord due to disc disease may cause spinal cord myelomalacia.
The resultant spasticity may be controlled by various drugs like baclofen, tolperisone, tizanidine.
The dose may be increased gradually according to response.
Do regular physiotherapy.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information.
Regards,
Dr. N. Kumar
Neurologist
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What Can Be Done For Residual Effects Of Myelomalacia While On Baclofen And Tramadol?

Brief Answer: Get medications for spasticity under a Neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, Injury to cord due to disc disease may cause spinal cord myelomalacia. The resultant spasticity may be controlled by various drugs like baclofen, tolperisone, tizanidine. The dose may be increased gradually according to response. Do regular physiotherapy. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further information. Regards, Dr. N. Kumar Neurologist