How do members experience Baclofen intrathecal pump?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Stiffness/spasticity 124 67
Muscle spasms 23 11
Multiple sclerosis 16 9
Pain 4 8
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Sleepiness 3
Weakness in leg(s) 3
Fatigue 2
Nausea 2
Urinary retention 2
Cerebrospinal fluid leak 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 7
Moderate 17
Mild 18
None 47

Member evaluations

BelleinOhio

evaluated on Mar 24, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Moderate
  • Side effects: None