After the first baclofen surgery, I had a routine visit to my doctor again where she monitored the levels of baclofen often to ensure that my pump was working properly. That day she seemed alarmed and she told us that I would need to go straight to the hospital now! My husband and I were so surprised at the urgency.

I ended up in the hospital that day again because the baclofen levels (a muscle relaxer) from my previous surgery were too low so I went into a state of withdrawal which caused me to itch all over my body that became very dangerous.

I understand what drug addicts feel like now. It was very painful and I was shaking everywhere. I was so sick to my stomach. I could not eat without vomiting. So I chose not to eat for several days until I felt better. This dream of walking again seemed distant again.

I finally did improve and was able to leave the hospital again. Thank goodness!