Dalfampridine and Back Pain: What Users Say

• SS4...
• June 9, 2011

Dalfampridine for Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking Ampyra for 3 months and have noticed my weak leg is stronger and faster. My son noticed I was taking the stairs faster as well. I can put my leg in my pants while standing without using my hand to help it. I had insomnia at first but changed the times to 5 am and 5 pm with two ibuprofen at 5 am since I noticed some back pain in the mornings. That's gone."

• KMc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2018

Dalfampridine for Multiple Sclerosis "I am a 58-year-old female. My primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) began 11 1/2 years ago. I was finally diagnosed about 2 3/4 years ago. I use a walker around the house and for short distances. For longer distances, I need a wheelchair. I tried Ampyra for 6 weeks and decided to go off it today. It did not help walking or anything else. Further, I had gotten rid of the tingling and L'Hermitte's syndrome through a change in diet after I was diagnosed. Once I started Ampyra, both of those came back, as well as my menopausal hot flashes, which had subsided. In addition, with the Ampyra, it takes 1 1/2 hours to fall asleep even with prescription sleeping pills, and I also have back pain. I know 3 men who have been taking Ampyra for 7 years, and they swear by it, but it was a total bust for me. Even just a little improvement in walking would have been worth the side effects, but I didn't have that. :-("

• Rea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "I have been taking dalfampridine for 4 years. This medication has improved my ability to walk to where I rarely use my cane. I was on the fast track to a walker, but after about a month of this medication, I noticed that I didn't have to use my cane for every step. I have to watch if I miss a dose, for it does affect my balance and back pain."