- Cheryl, quick update 20th May 2003
... and I hope it stays that way. I did take only 1/2 Flexeril last night and will be taking 1/2 tonight. The real...
- Cheryl, I got my splint today. 19th May 2003
... sensitive to anything tight fitting on my teeth.
On the flexeril issue, he said I really should try to wean off again...
... whatever you're dealing with 3 fold worse!
As for the Flexeril , it would be a good idea getting off of it for awhile...
- ~Status on my impending sugery~ 15th May 2003
... during the day because it is non drowsy. I've tried flexeril , valium, xanax, zanaflex, and more.
I've had one...
- Hi Cheryl 10th May 2003
... Is he feeling any better? Glad to hear that the Flexeril helped him some, but it is ashame it has to make you...
... Michelle,
How have you been doing? Is that Flexeril helping you out now? Hey, if you have to take it,...
... about me. I am feeling much better since taking the Flexeril again. I feel the same way as you said, I would...
... pain and not actually treating the problem itself. Flexeril sure does work for me, but when I stopped it and the...
... Michelle,
Don't be so hard on yourself. Okay, so the Flexeril is working for you now, right? You continue to take...
- Need support...... 8th May 2003
... specialist today and asked if it was okay to go back on the Flexeril again. He okayed it. Boy, was I glad. I haven't...
... that He (and myself) really needed that. I gave him flexeril last night and it knocked him out for a good 12 hours...
- doctor visit.. 7th May 2003
... supposed to be a good one in our area. I gave him a flexeril tonight, at least it'll knock him out so that he can...
... tommorrow, it seems as though the last time I gave him a Flexeril (it knocked him out) he slept for about 12 hours,...
- Hey Cheryl, How are you? 5th May 2003
... giving him some grief on friday night, so I gave him a flexeril . He was out by midnight, slept in until 3 pm, then ... they should be fine by tomorrow.
Good job with that flexeril ! When you start getting that milder type headache...
- A better experience with the tmjd doc..... 2nd May 2003
... going. Oh, tonight's the night you're no longer taking flexeril , huh? Talk to you soon. Take Care,
Cheryl
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- Shell389....are you there? 1st May 2003
... doing lately? You should be about weaned off of the flexeril now, huh? That probably is a good idea to get off...
... adding to it. Tonight is my first night without any Flexeril at all so we will see what happens.
It is so nice...
- Cheryl, Just checking how things are? 28th April 2003
... just wait and see. Oh, and so far weaning off the flexeril hasn't been a problem. Tonight I am cutting it down...
... wait to see how much this one costs!
Good job on the flexeril ! Were you originally taking the 10 mg. tablets? You ... fun, but hey, it could've been worse. Have you taken flexeril for a long time?
Thanks for your support, Shell...
... It does happen though. It's terrible.
About the flexeril , I was only on it for 2 months. I wanted to keep...
- TMJ injury/muscle tension, meds and questions 27th April 2003
... my muscles.. etc. Also, mild muscle relaxers like flexeril are in use.
He's told me that my TMJ can not ... reduced.
CURRENT PROBLEMS:
- I have tried clonapin, flexeril , skelaxin, and lorazepam, none relieve any tension...
- Flexeril 25th April 2003
... Has anyone else taken Flexeril for longer than 8 weeks and have to wean off of it ... ? What do you take for pain in place of the flexeril ?
Thanks, jladams...
... addictive - so I try to avoid it. The other thing about Flexeril is that it induces stage 4 sleep (restorative). Elavil...
- Splint still not right, may even need a new one now. 21st April 2003
... the meantime, I have not been able to wean off my flexeril . I figure it is not the right time to do it while ... splint that caused it or the fact that I stopped the flexeril .
Whew! Sorry to go on and on. Guess this is just...
... I have actually had 2 really good months thanks to Flexeril but last night I started the weaning off process. ... coming up to top it off. I am hoping that taking the Flexeril for the last 2 months has helped the muscles to heal ... flare ups. I am keeping the last refill bottle of flexeril on hand for when that happens. I am really hoping...
... been better for 2 months. It does sound as if the flexeril has helped relax and heal the muscles some. Good luck...
- Venting 17th April 2003
... pain the last couple days. Yesterday I took the last flexeril I had from a script I was given at the E.R. a few ... called my family Dr. and asked to be called in some flexeril ...he denied me. I turned around and called the ENT...
... saying he didn't prescribe. That's where I got the Flexeril for my son. It's ridiculous how all these docs act...
- need advice 14th April 2003
... relaxers and a couple of meds I read on this site, Flexeril , Saraper (sp?), Bo-tox injections. Any advice on...
- Muscle Relaxers 14th April 2003
... muscle spasms as a result as well. They've had me on Flexeril and that seems to help some, but the trigger points ... the surgery as well....I'm weaning myself off of the Flexeril now...one every other day....it's tough because it...
... day?
I have tried Skelaxin, valium, zanaflex and flexeril , but none helped, and some made me feel like I was...
- Morning Headaches 13th April 2003
... that my new specialist made. He also has me taking Flexeril 3 hours before bedtime. I have been taking that for...
- Pain Meds. 10th April 2003
... of tylenol #3 or aspirin based products. He did try Flexeril (muscle relaxant) which help alot of people, but unfortunat...
- Saw new TMJ doctor today - EXPENSIVE! 9th April 2003
... information.
Some of the medicines I have used:
- flexeril , valium, skelaxin, zanaflex
-vioxx, naproxen, tylenol...
- Elevil causing heartburn, what else should I ask for? 9th April 2003
... Flexeril is pretty good with relaxing the spasms and muscle...
- Another episode of pain 4th April 2003
... amount of pain from my left ear. He sent me home with a flexeril (at my husbands request) and a percaset and told me...
- do your sinus cavities hurt like someone knocked ya a good one? 28th March 2003
... night's sleep and no pain the next day, I take 10 mg flexeril . Those are the things I find that help the most,...
- Headaches, Headaches, HEADACHES 27th March 2003
... worked its sucky way right through the Bextra and Flexeril ...I was throwing up and trying to claw my left eye...
- Good News 26th March 2003
... for nights to stop grinding my teeth...I'm still on flexeril and bextra, but I'm feeling great! I miss eating...
- how did your tmj start? 26th March 2003
... muscle had gone into a severe spasm and he prescribed flexeril but no pain killers or a splint. The next day I was...
- medicines 25th March 2003
... doctors prescribing? I had an oral surgeon prescribe flexeril and then the DDS I saw changed it to Valium and I...
... Celebrex during the day for inflamation, Flexeril (muscle relaxer) at bedtime. ...
... Bextra for days and Flexeril at night...Bextra is great stuff...non addictive and ... no other side effects.... flexeril gives me a slight hangover in the AM.
Jennifer...
... muscle relaxants go, I've tried valium, zanaflex, flexeril , and soma. Currently I am switching between xanax ... when it's really bad and flexeril most of the time at night, and during the day, skelaxin...
- sos and introduction..hi everyone! 21st March 2003
... massage - stretching - heat - ice etc. I also take a Flexeril each night --and am on the Neurontin at 1200 mg a...
- Please Help 20th March 2003
... surgeon I went to just gave me a prescription for flexeril and when I said what about the pain he said take 1...
- Should We Post or Not........... Opinions? 16th March 2003
... treatment! Just look at all of the different doses of flexeril everyone is on and how it works great for some and...
- tight muscles 12th March 2003
... the mean time I just try to put heat on it, take my flexeril at night, and massage it myself.
Hope you feel better...
- ohjelj, how was your surgery? 12th March 2003
... m feeling so great and am still on the Bextra and Flexeril at night, but the gnawing pain all the time is gone...
... the splint forever at night. I'm also on Bextra and Flexeril in the evenings and one Bextra by day. It's great ... stuff! The flexeril just helps me to sleep and not grind before I am able...
- TMJD and Flexeril? 11th March 2003
... I have been taking flexeril at night since October. My doctor is having me take...
... stomach. I am not having any side effects with the Flexeril . Not even feeling drowsy. Just very relaxed at bedtime...
... Hey Shell,
I used Flexeril before my surgery, 10m a night to stop from grinding ... did nothing for me...they have put me back on the flexeril for the next month since it's the only thing that...
... for you.
Jennifer: Thanks for your information on Flexeril . It makes me feel better to know that others are ... will be all that I will need. He wanted me on the Flexeril first to calm things down. I go on Monday to have...
... I have taken Flexeril at night for a long time.
Sometimes I still clench...
- New Splint 11th March 2003
... frown.gif[/img]
You wanted to know if you stop taking Flexeril would you have withdrawl symptoms. I would say it...
- IS THIS A TMJ HEADACHE? SUE, ELAINE, ANYONE? 10th March 2003
... different..anyway here the list!
Neurontin
Pamelor
flexeril
Vicodin (I am only trying to take this when the pain...
- endocrinologist? prednisone? 9th March 2003
... pain. We've been through Zanaflex(hallucinations), Flexeril (makes her jumpy) and Soma (nice.) All of these drugs...
- Any tips on how to stop grinding teeth? 8th March 2003
... one that you have little control over.
I've been on flexeril to stop mine recently, but when I'm coming out of...
- Hello 6th March 2003
... seems, and getting some relief at night by taking Flexeril and just OTC meds during the day but I'm looking for...
... splint.
I feel better today, have gone back to taking Flexeril before bed which releases the muscles tightness and...
- What meds are you on to manage your TMJ? 1st March 2003
... I am taking:
Naproxen AM&PM
Skelaxin AM, noon, PM
Flexeril PM
Lexapro AM
Lortab when needed
You would think...
... few--nortriptyline, neurontin, baclofen, zanaflex, flexeril , vioxx, ultracet, lortab, oxycontin, and, at the ER...
... as stomach irritation.
I've never tried Naproxen.
Flexeril caused me to be depressed (a psych confirmed this...
... I am on 200 mg of Celebrex (a.m.) and Flexeril at bedtime when needed. I also have Ultracet for when...
... 20mg 1xday
Naproxen 500mg 2xday
Skelaxin 400mg 3xday
Flexeril at night.
Lexapro 10mg 1xday
Nothing for breakthrough...
- 1 year post surgery - major muscular pain 24th February 2003
... to continue taking 200 mg. of Celebrex and to take Flexeril at night. Also he suggested I return to Physical Therapy...
- amitriptyline...anyone has experience w/it? 22nd February 2003
... have a different threshold for medication.
I am on Flexeril at night now...took the other ten years ago. The...
- Myofacial Pain in connection with joint dislocation 19th February 2003
... Hey Starr,
I take Bextra by day and Flexeril at night...seems to balance pretty well. Bextra is...
- TMJ forever in NY 18th February 2003
... given me all kinds of medication like candy. I took flexeril for a long time, but all it did was knock me out for...
- Shell389 How 's it going? 12th February 2003
... treatment plan is for me to start taking muscle relaxers ( flexeril ) (very mild dose) at bedtime and he is making me a ... optimistic. Just a little nervous about taking the flexeril in case it makes me too drowsy. I don't handle medication...
- electric pain 10th February 2003
... still scares the crap outta me.
2--does anyone take flexeril as a muscle relaxer and, if so, does it help your...
... About Flexeril ...If you can tolerate it, it is a long lasting muscle...
... WELCOME!!
When my TMJ was at it's worst, I used Flexeril only at night (so I could at least get some sleep ... relaxed my muscles fairly well, but I still had a " Flexeril hangover" the next morning. Just curious - are you...
... me know, if this is whats it is like!
I have taken Flexeril before and it didnt do a thing for me, I like Soma ... better, Flexeril wasnt strong enough for me I guess.
Take Care,
Starr...
... lessened since getting a guard and wearing it 24/7. flexeril seems ok for me for now, but only at night. i took...
... to the sides of my face and it will calm down...
Flexeril is awesome to calm these down as well, but it does...
... still scares the crap outta me.
2--does anyone take flexeril as a muscle relaxer and, if so, does it help your...
- anyone treated in atlanja 31st January 2003
... nice guy, and very thorough--avoids drugs, but loves Flexeril . Shankland is a dentist who has researched and written...
... post. I recently was told by the oral surgeon to try flexeril . He said "Sleep is good." When I informed him that ... hand-held computers now? Anyway, I cannot take the flexeril ...could cause convulsions, seizures, possible death...
- New here.....Question about symptoms. 18th September 2002
... besides give you a mouthguard and a prescription of flexeril for the headaches" i figured they weren't helping...
