- My PM Prognosis......Not Good 23rd July 2008
... Ultram and Baclofen to Oxycodone (very small dose) and Flexeril . The new PM doc then sent me back to Physical Therapy...
- help for pain due to endometriosis 21st July 2008
... better than others. I have tried Robaxin, Soma, and Flexeril with varying results. The Flexeril simply helps me...
- Help me understand schedule for pain meds 16th July 2008
... and went to my PCP who prescribed IR Oxycodone and Flexeril (was having mega muscle spasms) until I can get testing...
- no monkying around here, med question 3rd July 2008
... relaxer, start with something like Skelaxin or perhaps Flexeril if you need something a little stronger. These medications...
- New medication...need information and advice 2nd July 2008
... I can't tell that Tramadol helps at all anymore. Flexeril doesn't either. None of the pain meds ie: hydroco...
... Duragesic 50 in the hospital. I was only on tramadol and flexeril before that. Of course I had pain meds after all...
... mention that. It is just such a habit for me to take flexeril , tramadol, zanaflex etc. for what ever is bothering...
... mention that. It is just such a habit for me to take flexeril , tramadol, zanaflex etc. for what ever is bothering...
- Neck pain/headache 23rd June 2008
... headache. My regular meds (1/2 tab oxycodone 5mg 4xday, flexeril 3xday) don't touch it and the only OTC med I can take...
- Has anyone ever had Facet Nerve Injections - need advice re Pain Management Please 17th June 2008
... very bad lower back pain and spasms. My GP called in Flexeril , 3 a day for 7 days. I think he is concerned that...
... because I am soooooo tired. I don't like how tired the Flexeril make me feel but at least I could get packing done...
- Pretty good visit to new PM yesterday.. 11th June 2008
... yet.
For the short term I'm to continue with the Flexeril and Oxycodone, and my PCP will script those (she's...
- What in my PM regimen is causing my insomnia? 10th June 2008
... Mirapex for my RLS and Zanaflex (recently changed from Flexeril ). I also have Vicodin for BT pain, but don't take...
... Zanaflex doesn't really seem to be any better than the Flexeril at this point.
Instead of my usual Xanax, I took...
- Question about pain levels... 9th June 2008
... the recliner with my ice pack, and having taken my Flexeril and Oxycodone it was 2.5-3. Right now with meds and...
- Another med question, sorry guys 7th June 2008
... up on drug tests are things like Valium and Xanax. Flexeril , Zanaflex and Soma do not. The hydro will be in your...
- Anyone have severe tendonitis? What do you take? 3rd June 2008
... patient now, since Sept 07) and muscle relaxants ( flexeril , diazepam). I also have fibromyalgia and myfascial...
... right now.
I will be asking about changing from Flexeril to something stronger, perhaps Zanaflex? I doubt...
- Anyone gotten insomnia from taking Neurontin? 1st June 2008
... Promethazine (aka Phenergan) and Xanax. Oh, and Flexeril , too, for my Fibromyalgia pain. This has been my...
- Need support for trip to Dr. today.. 28th May 2008
... put me on Oxycodone 5mg up to 2 tablets a day and Flexeril rather than the Baclofen for the muscle spasms. This...
- Does taking/stopping your pain meds cause insomnia? 27th May 2008
... consists of Ambien CR, Promethazine (aka Phenergan), Flexeril , Mirapex (for RLS) and Neurontin (a recent substitution ... still not every night. I suspect I've been taking the Flexeril so long that it no longer does much for me. Ambien...
- pain mgmt for beginners 25th May 2008
... primary, she told me about chronic pain and added flexeril and tramadol, I was on all three meds for over a decade...
- Soma-what to expect 23rd May 2008
... Hi all,
My PM doc just switched me from Flexeril 10 mg 3x daily to Soma 250mg 2 times daily. If you ... has done for me is make me gain 15 lbs. As does the Flexeril . Makes my sweet tooth out of control. Sooo, what...
... do anything for my pain when I had gout outbreaks. flexeril seemed to make me extremely drowsy, and that didn...
... I cannot take the flexeril - it knocks me out for the count. I use soma and...
... name but it is still me ;). So far coming off of the flexeril has given me quite a bit more energy I have to admit...
... 3580432]Hi all,
My PM doc just switched me from Flexeril 10 mg 3x daily to Soma 250mg 2 times daily. If you ... has done for me is make me gain 15 lbs. As does the Flexeril . Makes my sweet tooth out of control. Sooo, what ... HiLisa, Soma really helped my spasms in comparison to flexeril . The downside for me (as all meds do have down sides ... relaxed, and it helped with spasms MUCH btter than the flexeril . Also, I found myself with insomnia while on flexeril ... , after some detective work, I found out flexeril is known to cause severe insomni in some people after...
... hours unless I had to get up for something, on the Flexeril . The pain has been unbearable to say the least, both...
- Need support in asking doc for new meds~PLease! 21st May 2008
... months ago. I'm taking Gabapentin and Vicodin, I have Flexeril as well, but don't take it much because it makes me...
- Muscle relaxer tolerance 19th May 2008
... doesn't cover this med, so I can't take it long-term. Flexeril doesn't work for me, so I don't want to take that...
- Relafen=Insomnia, Ultram ER=Insomnia. Frustrated!! Help! 7th May 2008
... fairly well, being careful to use my meds (Ambien CR, Flexeril , Mirapex, Phenergan and occasional Xanax), along with...
- pain med with muscle relaxer 6th May 2008
... all kinds of mr including robaxin -soma- skelaxin- flexeril -and zanaflex. I think zanaflex is the best although ... somas are just as powerfull , they are very addicting. flexeril worked great also but in the morning I was very groggy...
... I take robaxin a lot and flexeril as well as slexin. My Dr has no problems giving these...
... happy as I am, now that I traded zanaflex for the flexeril that I have been taking. Not only did it make me...
- How many of you take an antidepressant with your pain meds? 6th May 2008
...
I took Paxil several years ago with Vicodin and Flexeril , and the Paxil made me tense. I could feel my heartbeat...
- Research Meds B4 PM Appointment - Help!! 3rd May 2008
... now I take Neurontin 600mg(2x), Celebrex 200mg(2X), Flexeril 10mg(3X), Acephex 20mg(1X), sometimes Motrin because ... and I've only been taking it for a few months. The Flexeril isn't doing what it had been doing, guess my body...
- Oh My!! 2nd May 2008
... well, I need to let it go.
I am going to take a flexeril tonight and hope that it will knock me out completely...
- Does anyone know 29th April 2008
... I take cymbalta and lyrica and flexeril together, they have worked miracles for me.
Sunny...
- Just abit of advice please re pain meds. 29th April 2008
... other pain meds, I take Lyrica (150 mg, 2x daily), Flexeril , and just discontinued Celebrex and started Relafen...
- Rehab physio 25th April 2008
... that I have used that does not make me sleepy like flexeril and soma....
- myofascial pain syndrome 24th April 2008
... really makes me feel light-headed. I have tried flexeril , but it doesn't seen to help much....
- trip to urgent care, is flexeril safe with percocet 21st April 2008
... they gave me flexeril and percoset together after i had the surgery 3 weeks...
... better soon. :)
PS - I have taken both percocet and flexeril together....
... trying to find a good muscle relaxer too. I was on flexeril for the longest time and it worked great then it just...
... My pharmacist said it is okay to break the flexeril tablets....
- Have I developed a tolerance to Lyrica? 15th April 2008
... Fibromyalgia (although it's not working), as well as Flexeril . I was given Vicodin for lower back pain but had...
- Medications which could interact with opiates: 15th April 2008
... Darvon especially.
5. Muscle relaxants, such as Flexeril and others.
6. Sleeping pills, like Ambien, Lunesta...
... every night though), Neurontin for neuropathy pain, Flexeril (muscle relaxer).... and all this "coctail" is no...
... every night though), Neurontin for neuropathy pain, Flexeril (muscle relaxer).... and all this "coctail" is no...
- bad pain!! 7th April 2008
... horrible, but i did go to the doc and he prescribed Flexeril which did absouletly nothing, didnt even help period...
- Overcoming fatigue/drowsiness/tiredness of pain meds 7th April 2008
... Promethazine (generic Phenergan), Xanax, Mirapex, Flexeril , Celebrex, Vicodin...among others. I'm in such a...
- Fentanyl patch questions 7th April 2008
... prescribed that could compound my drowsiness, such as flexeril (10 mg)...I only take these meds if it's absolutely...
- Nerve Pain 6th April 2008
... leg.
For the Fibro pain, I am taking Celebrex, Flexeril and Tylenol. Some days it doesn't even make a dent ... taking it the last 3 months.
For my back, I take Flexeril and for BT pain I take Vicodin.
So, my question...
- Embarrassing ER visit 31st March 2008
... spasms. My percacets were not working, nor was the flexeril , prescription strength Naproxen. I went to ER for...
- Alternatives to Soma? 26th March 2008
... helped without the dopey feeling? I have tried Flexeril and it doesn't work for me. My insurance won't approve...
... actually help with my spasms are the Soma and the Flexeril . It seemed to me that the ones that don't make you...
- oxycontin 26th March 2008
... you for writing me about the extra dosages. I have flexeril and valium for muscle relaxants. Can you suggest anything...
- clonazepam, clonidine 17th March 2008
... I'm taking
ultram
neuronten
naproxen
mirepex
flexeril
and vit B-12 now I've heard Lyrica helps
I have...
- Afraid of Pain Management - Afraid of the Meds 16th March 2008
... still need the meds. My list of meds is as follows: Flexeril 10mg-3X daily, Aciphex 20mg-1X daily, Celebrex 200mg...
- Morphine Alert.... 1st March 2008
... and i am on MScontin 30mg 2x daily, Neurontin and Flexeril . The flexeril is so sedating, I think it counteracts...
- Norco VS Avinza.. 25th February 2008
... ll deal with the break thru pain with ibuprofen or flexeril . my stress is about to end anyway. ive been living...
... ll deal with the break thru pain with ibuprofen or flexeril . my stress is about to end anyway. ive been living...
- Lets Compare Diagnoses & Medications 24th February 2008
... take Oxycontin 30 mg./day, Neurontin 600mg. 3/day, Flexeril 10mg 2/day, Percoset as needed, various pills and...
... vicoprofen for breakthrough pain, I can take 2-4 tablets, flexeril and valium for muscle relaxants, lexapro for anxiety...
- My husband does not agree with meds,plz help me 23rd February 2008
... about the meds I am taking. I also take valium and flexeril for muscle relaxants, and lexapro for anxiety (I have...
- Update on PM appt! yesterday. Not sure how I feel! 7th February 2008
... for the nerve pain in the leg that was damaged..and flexeril . It's a balancing/juggling act as we all know. Try...
- What narcotics are similar to oxycontin? 3rd February 2008
... pain...I also take topamax 100 mg's at bedtime and flexeril as needed.
I know many doctors are afraid to prescribe...
- Change in Med question 1st February 2008
... a good dayand on a bad day maybe 3-4. I also have Flexeril for spasms
MRI results :
Findings: Normal alignment...
- pain and muscle spasms at night,cant sleep,need advice please?? 1st February 2008
... trying to get to sleep. Before that, they had me on Flexeril , which is a joke and makes you feel like a zombie...
- Input Anyone? Help Appreciated.. 21st January 2008
... doctor treats him when he has these flares. (Either Flexeril or Valium for muscles, and also either Vicodin or...
- Prescriptions from my surgeon and PM doctor? 7th January 2008
... people. It is crazy of them to assume Zanaflex or Flexeril will work for everyone. Is that the only reason he...
... relaxer.
Before I was prescribed Soma, I tried Flexeril and Skelaxin. Flexeril knocked me out and Skelaxin...
- Amanda 3rd January 2008
... hurts? :) Weird huh? The main things that help me are Flexeril for sleep and muscle spasms, Cymbalta seems to have...
- Family Member Begs for My Pain Meds 24th December 2007
... Thanks, K. Yes I realize that Flexeril is a muscle relaxant and not a pain med or controlled...
... but she doesn't want it. I'm DONE!
BTW,I hid my Flexeril and Vicoden and counted my pills. She wanted my Vicoden ... need it. Sheesh! She kept begging for "just one" Flexeril and I told her I only have enough for myself and any...
- Controlling pain AND anxiety 15th December 2007
... 800mg of Advil (4x a day I believe) and a bunch of Flexeril . I took the medication and got no relief, but I had ... with my life there, continuing to take my NSAIDs and Flexeril as needed. I was still in a lot of pain, but I had ... continued with the Aleve, and didn't even bother with the Flexeril because it didn't do anything. All I was able to do...
- Pain Meds Not Helping 6th December 2007
... 325 for breakthru pain, lyrica for nerve pain and flexeril for spasms. I have never been on anything that strong...
- Can I break this in half? 1st December 2007
... It's me again! Can I break a 10mg. flexeril in half? It's not scored and I thought the rule was...
- Doctor appt. today, need some help 30th November 2007
... I am going for a cortisone injection. I also take flexeril , it really, really helps as the bulging disc makes ... spasm.
Anyway, yes, I would definitely ask for flexeril , it is just a muscle relaxer.
Good luck,
Sunny...
... I know it aggravates things. Also the doc gave me flexeril for this the last time and I didn't think it helped...
... Laying down aggravates mine, which is why I take a flexeril when going to bed. I can wake up with horrible headaches ... standing, but then you just can't stand all day. Flexeril doesn't take it away, just helps. I don't know about...
... many " other" muscle relaxers that work better than Flexeril . it is an older drug and can really make you feel ... drugged and so sleepy. I can't tolerate flexeril as its to strong for me. I like robaxin ( this is ... selexen (sp) or zanaflex are newer and are good. if flexeril works for you than by all means ask for it. that is...
... Thanks everyone, The doc did give me flexeril and also lidocaine patches. I'm not familiar with...
... I wish I had seen your post before I left because flexeril does make me tired so I can't even take it until tonight...
- Doc switched me to Avinza-advice? 29th November 2007
... how many pills I take daily 4-6 5/325 oxycodone and Flexeril 3 x daily. He switched me to Avinza to replace the...
- Pain Mgmt Doc Question 28th November 2007
... terrible. I take Oxy, perc's for bt pain, topamax and flexeril . I've never abused any meds or failed any drug tests...
- generic Lortabs as effective??? 27th November 2007
... generic is the coloring in the coating of one generic Flexeril ....can't do the mustard yellow ones. Only the white...
- Pain killers at work? 14th October 2007
... she was driving in. She was under the influence of Flexeril and tylenol 3.
Whether we become accomadated and...
- Generics Different? 27th September 2007
... generic muscle relaxant I had been taking (generic of Flexeril ) when they changed to a mustard yellow colored tablet...
- severe neck pain any suggestions medication change 20th September 2007
... don't even know I am having spasms until I take a Flexeril because I am at my wit's end! Then, when the pain ... realize why my pain meds weren't helping, and why the Flexeril did.
Hope this helps and you get some relief soon...
- what else? when pain meds arent working anymore? 16th September 2007
... pain, and my mood as an added benefit. I also take Flexeril 10mg at bedtime for sleep, or as needed for spasms ... that it is spasms that hurt so badly, until I take a Flexeril and get the pain under control. Maybe that's part...
- Oh no! My Pain Dr has had his office closed down. 14th September 2007
... treatments and meds. The two best meds so far are Flexeril (works great for muscle pain and spasms, and helps...
- I did it 6th September 2007
... out of control. . .. . .
I am going to take my flexeril and see if that will help.....if anything it will...
... out of control. . .. . .
I am going to take my flexeril and see if that will help.....if anything it will...
... anymore. I know that I have to take care of myself.
Flexeril Meds are getting in. I am beyond mad. I should not ... badly. My hubby and I have decided that I will take flexeril and my 3 narco every 24 hours around the clock and...
- Primary Care Doctor Versus Pain Management 4th September 2007
... some
medicine for anxiety klonopin which helps and flexeril as needed and if I
needed something stronger I'm...
