1 Safe Nurse Staffing. 2  ANA filed a lawsuit, along with two state nurses associations, against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to enforce standards for nurse staffing as a condition for participation in the Medicare program.
Baclofen is a commonly used drug for spasticity in the SCI population. It has been reported to be particularly effective for reducing flexor spasms. However, the literature also suggests that baclofen may have no positive effect on walking ability or the performance of ADL.
Anticholinergic and antispasmodic medications. These medications, such as hyoscyamine (Levsin) and dicyclomine (Bentyl), can help relieve painful bowel spasms. They are sometimes used for people who have bouts of diarrhea, but they can worsen constipation and can lead to other symptoms, such as difficulty urinating.