Baclofen for foot spasms, any natural alternatives?

NJCHalifax

my adult daughter has recently developed spasms in her right foot which causes her a lot of pain these can last from a few hours to over 48 hours we have been advised to start her on baclofen 3 times daily I am very concerned about the side affects of this medication and would like to try a more natural alternative? Any advice would be appreciated thanks

Carl_Scope

Hey @NJCHalifax, nice to have you with us.

Although members can share their own experiences, we're unable to give or allow any sort of medical advice on the community and would always recommend speaking with a doctor or specialist.

Have they investigated the cause of the spasms or are they focused on managing the symptoms at the moment? Sometimes figuring out a cause can help to open up other treatment options so it is definitely worth discussing with a doctor if this hasn't been done yet.

egiste2r

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/147853/baclofen-for-foot-spasms-any-natural-alternatives

I advise you to forget about “natural” medicines and not waste time and money on them. Doctors will recommend better than “natural” treatment with medications, but it is worth taking into account possible misdiagnosis and individual reactions to medications.