- Just want the noise to stop. Any help? 1st October 2006
... am going to be looking into herbal alternatives for Flexeril . I've read "Cramp Bark", "Kava Kava", "Valerian Root...
... ENT doc who diagnosed me with the TMJ problem. The Flexeril he prescribed me worked well for about 10 days but ... now my ears are plugged up again even while taking Flexeril . I must have built up a tolerance to the drug and...
... and thought it was OK to use this in place of the Flexeril . He also agreed with me that I probably have developed ... a tolerance to the Flexeril . He was going to prescribe a different muscle relaxer...
- Will The Pain Ever Go Away??? 11th September 2006
... that do help include baclofen, duflusinal, vicodin, flexeril , aleve (OTC) or naproxen and others - you can check...
... get such terrible headaches anymore. I also take Flexeril before bed. It's a muscle relaxer. Hope something...
- Flexeril for TMJ/panic disorder 3rd August 2006
... I take Flexeril and it doesn't affect my panic attacks one way or...
... I had no problems with flexeril . It really helped my jaw too!:)...
- medications that stop TMJ headaches 31st July 2006
... You can ask for muscle relaxers. I take Flexeril before bed and it helps for awhile. I also take Advil...
- Do your tmj problems progress as the day goes by? 30th July 2006
... name). It's pretty weak compared to something like flexeril but won't make you all dopey so you could still work...
... have panic disorder, and the doctor prescribed me flexeril yesterday for my TMJ. I'm afraid to take it because ... feeling weird in the middle of the night from the flexeril , it will make me think something really bad is happening...
... waves help a little with mine.
I've never taken flexeril , just the chlorzoxazone. I can't say what effect ... flexeril will have on you but the chlorzoxazone really relaxes ... question on the board if you want more opinions on flexeril . For me I always weigh the pros and cons. If your...
... There was a previous post regarding flexeril some time ago - I found it to be very strong so I...
- Ear/Jaw pain during sleep advice needed 23rd July 2006
... medical treatment works. I had my mother give me some Flexeril and rofecoxib that she uses for her back pain to try...
- New tmj consult 8th June 2006
... have bad muscle spams in my face and neck, prescribed flexeril and physical therapy and he also made 2 nite guards...
- Flexeril & Relafen 1st June 2006
... Flexeril helps me. I've never tried Relafen. Hope the meds...
... really did a lot for the pain and it made me nauseated. Flexeril made me feel groggy and hungover. Not the answer you ... were looking for I know! I had to cut a 10-mg Flexeril in half and then in quarters before I found a dose...
... I take Flexeril and Xanax before bed and it still takes me forever ... asleep. I'm usually sensitive to meds., but 10 mg. of Flexeril doesn't make me groggy....
- To lizcox27 regarding Dr. Roncone 26th May 2006
... Acupuncture once a week, stretching exercises, Xanax, and Flexeril . I don't want to bash Dr. Friedman b/c I like him...
... an ache in my cheeks, even after taking a Xanax, a Flexeril and a Tylenol with codeine. Also, sometimes when my...
- Flexoril for muscle tension and ear fullness 2nd May 2006
... Hi Brent:
Flexeril helps the muscle tension in my face. Hope it works...
... I do have ear pain sometimes and Flexeril does help. Acupuncture has also helped me....
- Displacement of the upper cervical spine 5th April 2006
... massages and then PT and not chiro. He gave me some Flexeril . He said if my symptoms continue after loosening up...
- TMJ Veterans please help me!!! 24th March 2006
... what to do. I also am taking paxil cr, klonopin, and flexeril ...also, my doc wants me to try a new drug called lyrica...
- Tmj ? 13th February 2006
... much. He didn't suggest a mouth guard he prescibed flexeril (sp?) I have been taking it but i still clench really...
- TMJ Ear Pressure Treatment (New member) 6th February 2006
... Bundle Branch Block) but she gave me a drug called flexeril which most of you seem to know. The thing is I went...
- dental visit 25th January 2006
... drowsiness? For example, my doctor originally had me on Flexeril , and even though it is supposed to be in your system...
- Will someone please please offer me some answers!! 19th January 2006
... .I get up feeling generally fine,,I take lexapro, flexeril and klonpin before going to bed..so I sleep great...
- Need suggestions! 21st November 2005
... from my gp). Got a shot of prednisone, vicodin, and flexeril . The shot actually helped the swelling in my face...
- Please help...need more answers!! 2nd November 2005
... me and I am getting very frustrated also! I am on flexeril at night and klonopin and lexapro for anxiety and...
- Now What? Need advice about ongoing wellness 21st October 2005
... talking about and not sure what its for. I am just on flexeril right now along with lexapro for the anxiety I am...
- Looking for information on TMJ Concept Replacments 16th September 2005
... thera-bit to strech my jaw open. I am now only taking flexeril 2times a day naproxen 2times aday. as well as Pamelor...
- leave it alone, it will heal by itself?? 2nd July 2005
... a long time and is prescribing me Hydrocodone and Flexeril for now.
AND THEN..........
I went for a second...
- Oral Muscle Relaxant for TMJ? 5th June 2005
... I should add that Flexeril was suggested....
... All muscle relaxants are addicting. Flexeril can make you feel very dizzy & drowsy and feel like...
... I take Flexeril before bed and have no problems from it. It works...
- Jaw stuck open - Now terrible tension-type headaches, will muscle Relaxants help? 19th May 2005
... manipulated shut again. They gave me a prescription for flexeril and lortab (12). The flexeril, though leaving me foggy ... work wonders. Unfortunately, I had a reaction to the flexeril after taking it a couple days (heart racing, tingling ... tense.
So, here is my question, if I can't take flexeril , what can I take? What really helps? I was in a...
... Michelle, I tried zanaflex, flexeril and even valium for my muscle headaches. Honestly...
- Headaches... 6th April 2005
... it gives me weird dreams and nausea. I used to take Flexeril (see below for my pletheroa of back injuries) and...
- Robaxin 2nd April 2005
... and head doesnt hurt hardly at all. Ive been taking Flexeril for over a year for my back, so do you think it is...
- Pregnant with TMJ? 24th March 2005
... take when the pain is unbareable?
I currently take flexeril and remember not seeing any harmful affects [of flexeril...
- Anybody else??? 8th March 2005
... Talk to your doc about low grade muscle relaxers, flexeril 5mg is a good one, just don't get the 10mg! It completely...
- Annoying symptoms 8th March 2005
... having (insomnia, anxiety, sleeplessness, etc.) Even Flexeril does not relax my muscles/bruxing or help me to sleep...
- Hi everyone 21st February 2005
... i take relafen for inflammation and vicodin and/or flexeril for pain/muscle spasms. i really appreciate you responding...
- My face is changing...for the worse 11th February 2005
... at night per my periodontists' suggestion. I take flexeril every night and can't live w/o it.
4. I think my...
- Medrol for TMJ Inflammation 4th February 2005
... see if it would help at all. I had told her that the Flexeril wasn't helping me much anymore and that I wanted to...
- Wow The Day After 26th December 2004
... Oh and then I ended up getting a cold..Yes it was a flexeril night. I told my husbnad that the cold was nothing...
... It's back to mashed potatoes for me. I'm back on Flexeril , 5mg for now. The 10mg made me so tired that I started...
... Buff,
Yes I take the Flexeril during the day. I take one in the morning when I wake ... night. It's gotten a little better since I started the Flexeril , but not that much. :( I was at the store the other...
... like such a wimp!! i can only take a half of 5mg of Flexeril !! at night!!! They wound up giving me the 10 mg and...
... :( By the way, how long have you been taking the Flexeril ?
Amy...
... relaxer would help you tremendously. I couldn't take Flexeril , it is weird how different meds work for different...
... Amy,I take the flexeril just off and on. Last night I tired a fourth. Still...
... you mean about finding the right pill. At first the Flexeril made my sooo tired and I didn't think it was helping ... everything up front, so I need to find another one. Isn't Flexeril a muscle relaxer? I thought it was. I think I'm going...
... they care about you. It is pathetic isn't it?
Flexeril is a muscle relaxer......but it works differently...
- Diazepam (Valium) 11th December 2004
... The only muscle relaxers I've tried so far are Flexeril and Robaxin. The Flexeril didn't seem to help and ... will even consider giving me anything stronger. Is Flexeril considered to be a stronger muscle relaxer? Did anything...
... of quickly. I've tried the other muscle relaxers ( flexeril , xanaflex) but Soma works the best for me. Funny...
... going to prescribe two benzo's long term.
I hate Flexeril , it made me non-functioning.
I am currently taking...
... throat a little dry (but not nearly as bad as the flexeril or xanaflex did).
Amy, what is dilaudid? A pain...
- Robaxin causing muscle spasms? 7th December 2004
... to help with muscle pain from my TMJ. I had tried Flexeril previously, but it made me too tired. Before starting...
- chronic pain? 2nd December 2004
... it used to. The first doctor I saw gave me Ultram, Flexeril , and 30 Vicodins. She didn't want to give me any more ... because she was afraid I'd get "addicted" to them. The Flexeril doesn't seem to help me and makes me too tired. I ... put me on the Robaxin because I told him that the Flexeril made me too tired. I mentioned to him that the Flexeril...
- Anyone prescribed pain pills for TMJ? 15th November 2004
... pain. It's the only thing that helped me in the past. Flexeril didn't help my pain and made me really tired for two...
- Anybody here from the Chicago area? 14th October 2004
... OTC meds & can't get any pain relief at all. I got Flexeril as well, but only get about 4 or 5 hours of relief...
- Anyone having any success in San Diego/So Cal area? 6th October 2004
... helped when I had any facial pain/headache. Also, Flexeril is a big help. Acupuncture was also helpful. I've...
- Pain everyday - please help! 6th October 2004
... field and fitted me for a mouthpiece and has me on Flexeril . The first two days were better but then the pain...
- ear pain worse in the day when NOT clenching..??? 4th October 2004
... swear these days I feel better in the morning after Flexeril ..and then worse later on..My ears are on fire right...
- I can't take this anymore!!!! 3rd October 2004
... pain than ever. I have taken glucosamine, Bextra, Flexeril and nothing is helping with the pain. i also have...
- Does anyone know about this? 2nd October 2004
... told to keep wearing the splint and take bextra and Flexeril for pain. I did not have this pain until after wearing...
- Myotherapy Anyone?? 30th September 2004
... muscle spasms would return. My dentist has had me on flexeril for the past 1 1/2 years with no lasting results and...
- This is helping my pain - Aqualizer Floating Action Oral Splint 20th September 2004
... nubs. I've tried muscle relaxers (amytriptyline and flexeril ), which some say have helped, so I suppose it depends...
- Finally some pain meds 15th September 2004
... was willing to give me some pain meds. She gave me Flexeril , Ultram, and hydrocodone. Has anyone else tried these ... good pain releif from them? Also, I read that taking Flexeril and Ultram together increases your risk of seizure...
... I had heard about Flexeril too. My daughter was prescribed after a car accident ... died of taking a 'drug cockatial' for pain.He said Flexeril was on his **** list as that was one of the drugs...
- what meds help.... 2nd September 2004
... sinus allergies- a prescribed nose spray might help. Flexeril has helped some folks for muscle pain. Bacoflen is ... a stronger muscle relaxant if the flexeril doesn't help. hope you find relief soon. Ann...
... muscle relaxer, but it only lasts for about 2 hours. Flexeril did nothing for me. Vicodin helps me but only with...
- Muscle Spasms And Balance Problems 10th August 2004
... packs sometimes do and don't work all the time.
Flexeril , I feel like a zombie on it.
Accupuncture works...
- TMJ, Bruxism and deep cavity in upper molar 29th July 2004
... relaxant prior to appointment. Take a 10mg Valium or 10mg Flexeril , one hour before appointment. Valium works the best...
- Are These Doctors NUTTY?? 24th June 2004
... wish I had any other ideas. Hopefully the xanax and flexeril will help some...they helped me some.
Take care...
- Need Help from TMJ Pros 12th June 2004
... ones ? - I am only taking alleve and occasionally flexeril at night so I can get a few hours sleep.
My tongue...
- Going Crazy Please Please HELP!!!! 27th May 2004
... bextra valdecoxib) and a muscle relaxer at night ( flexeril ) - those helped me as well. Best of luck and I'll...
- Universities- TMJ 21st May 2004
... year. However, through splint therapy and good ole' Flexeril , I've been able to "manage" my pain.
For those...
... year. However, through splint therapy and good ole' Flexeril , I've been able to "manage" my pain.
For those...
- TMJ Sufferer for 5 Years - New To The Board & Need Advice 20th May 2004
... after I asked why I was in such pain, he put me on flexeril and ibuprofin (800 mg). After those didn't work, he...
- Anyone know about xanax and paxil use for pain??PLEASE 17th May 2004
... and don't know if I have Fibro or not, but I take a Flexeril before bed. It helps my TMJ, but doesn't do much...
- TMJ symptom question 17th May 2004
... last about 8 hrs. I've been taking the bextra and flexeril at night, which has allowed me to sleep. it's weird ... idea how long you are allowed/supposed to stay on flexeril ? i only have 5 pills left....
- alcohol and TMJ medicines - going to wedding! 14th May 2004
... is not a really serious question, but if I'm taking Flexeril before bed each night, can I drink alcohol at a wedding ... tomorrow night? If not, I wonder if I should skip the Flexeril if I want to have a couple/few beers.?? anyone know...
... is not a really serious question, but if I'm taking Flexeril before bed each night, can I drink alcohol at a wedding ... tomorrow night? If not, I wonder if I should skip the Flexeril if I want to have a couple/few beers.?? anyone know ... ???
hi there - I take flexeril for muscle pain too, and would recommend if you're ... and wait at least a couple hours before taking the flexeril or skip the flexeril entirely if you are planning ... on really getting a good buzz going. I don't mix flexeril + alcohol, but I still take my nightly dose of Elavil...
... alcohol and Bextra. Any clue? I think i'll skip the flexeril ....maybe i'll just take a couple of Aleve and that...
... alcohol and Bextra. Any clue? I think i'll skip the flexeril ....maybe i'll just take a couple of Aleve and that...
... registered nurse and feel I must comment on using Flexeril and alcohol. That is definitely a no no. Flexeril ... Add that to alcohol and you asking for trouble. Flexeril can stay in your system for up to 24 hours. Using...
- Is this a sign it's improving?!?! 13th May 2004
... feel better once I get my nightguard.
I'm on Flexeril (at night before bed) and the TMJ Dr also gave me ... However I've been using the Bextra at night w/ the Flexeril as it helps me sleep better. I'm so sick of waking ... help me sleep through the night. Do you know if the Flexeril takes time to work? I've used it 4 nights and it...
... rebound headaches and such if you take too much.
The Flexeril works the first time you take it, but I think you...
... have taken Valium, Percacet, darvacet, and Lortab, Flexeril . Currently I am on Norco and Skelaxin, this combo...
... 20mg Bextra Valdecoxib (similar to Vioxx) and a 10mg Flexeril . I was able to go until about 10am this morning before...
- TMJ Relief (Medicines) - help needed 9th May 2004
... and a TMJ specialist. The TMJ specialist gave me Flexeril to help me sleep without waking. However, during ... coming in soon....hope that stops the pain along w/ the Flexeril . Thanks for the help....
-Aaron...
... and a TMJ specialist. The TMJ specialist gave me Flexeril to help me sleep without waking. However, during ... coming in soon....hope that stops the pain along w/ the Flexeril . Thanks for the help....
-Aaron
Hi Aaron,
... helps. I don't know if you can take it while taking Flexeril , so it would be best to check with your doctor.
...
- Does anyone here take Robaxin and/or Flexeril?? 8th May 2004
... i have used flexeril .. i cant really tell if it helps with muscular pain...
- HELP! New TMJ sufferer! 6th May 2004
... over teh edge. It makes sense to me. He gave me flexeril for at night and bextra valdecoxib for the day. However...
- muscle relaxers 24th April 2004
... helped and I have no side effects from the medication. Flexeril is way to strong to take during the day and still...
- How do You Deal - Is Quality Life Over? 23rd April 2004
... surgery. Ive tried every drug they can think of, soma, flexeril , all the anti-depressants, anti-inflamatories. THe...
... surgery. Ive tried every drug they can think of, soma, flexeril , all the anti-depressants, anti-inflamatories. THe...
- Pain Management for TMJ? 8th April 2004
... fortunately it never did a thing for me...I have also tried Flexeril , Toridol, Topamax, Neurontin, Ultram...the list goes...
- Pain Medication 1st April 2004
... type of pain im having, i use either tylenol #3s, flexeril [muscle relaxant], ibuprofen, or indomethacin [NSAID...
... but I take Maxalt for headaches. My doctor gave me Flexeril but although it was a muscle relaxer, I found myself...
... flexeril gives me a very bad dry mouth the next day. i cannot...
- Marlene 27th March 2004
... heat, soft foods, OTC pain meds., muscle relaxants ( Flexeril - only at bedtime), Massage Therapy, Chiropractic...
- The headaches are terrible 25th March 2004
... that wont cause rebound h/a's.
right now, i take flexeril , tylenol 3s, and indomethacin depending on the pain...
- Repo splint - how long did you wear it? 22nd March 2004
... have been able to go off all my meds - Celebrex and Flexeril )....
- What do you do to relieve the pain? 22nd March 2004
... coffee/caffeine, indomethacin [NSAID], ibuprofen, and flexeril [muscle relaxant]. whatever type of pain im having...
- flexeril and trouble breathing? 15th March 2004
... thinks that it may be my daily prescription of 10mg Flexeril /night may be causing the relaxing of the muscles and ... subsequent shortness of breath. I have been taking Flexeril for about 5 months now and it has worked wonders. ... Has anyone had the same experience (i.e. taking Flexeril and having sleep apnea symptoms) or has read about...
... Literati,
Flexeril should be used only for short periods (up to 2 or...
- Light at the end...for now... 5th February 2004
... incredibly awesome, I absolutely love her!) and am taking flexeril , GNC Women's Multivitamins and glucosamine & chondroitin...
- Post repeated on other forums. Need help numerous problems. One TMJ 29th December 2003
... test, I was diagnosed with:
1. Fibromyalgia: rx: Flexeril when needed and live on a heating pad. Question:
...
- I have so had it with dentists and specialists!!!! 11th December 2003
... him today and now he said he wouldn't prescribe more Flexeril b/c it's for short term use only. So, he lied to me ... last week that he'd prescribe more if I needed it. Flexeril is the only thing I"ve tried that relieves the tooth ... physical today, my Internist gave me a RX for more Flexeril . At least he doesn't want me to suffer!!!!! So, if...
... For now, I think I'll just stop looking since the Flexeril is relaxing my muscles pretty well and reducing my...
- flexeril [cyclobenzaprine] and indocin [indomethacin] 11th December 2003
... can't think straight. Like I'm drunk! Anyway, I have Flexeril too and that knocks me out real fast, so I don't take...
- Equilibration 13th November 2003
... also experiencing more relief due to the splint and flexeril ...which is why my tmj dr. wants me to proceed to ...
... going well for you. How is your TMJ going? Ive had Flexeril , i didnt much like it.
What is Equilibration?...
... talking either...still there...just not as bad).
Flexeril ....oh yes, that is a very odd drug. Had a bad case ... still not helpful, discontinue. I definitely hated Flexeril in the beginning. Now I use it instead of Xanax ...
- can't talk! 21st October 2003
... if you can get some PT and/or muscle relaxants like Flexeril or the like. I've found that by stretching the spasmed...
