- New Appointment! 25th February 2008
... cannot devote at least 12 hours of sleep after taking a Flexeril , then I cannot take it! I took only 1/2 of a Flexeril...
... you are looking for that strong of an effect, then flexeril is the right one for you, but if you are looking for ... time to try something else.
I get tired on the flexeril , but it does nothing for me. But something less potent...
... I agree with Tammy. Personally, I can't take flexeril unless I have 24 hours of sleeping available. LOL...
- To Marlosmom Re: Nerve Pain 25th February 2008
... spine that he says is "muscle spasms" He just ups my flexeril . I don't want meds to mask the pain, I want answers...
- Can someone help to interpret this MRI finding? 24th February 2008
... degenerative disc disease). I also take Mobic, Diclofenac, Flexeril (which I am going to have to discontinue, due to severe...
- I'mmmm Back... 24th February 2008
... ok for now. Doc put me on skelaxin to replace the flexeril as it is less sedating (I sleep 12 hours a night and ... it burns my stomach too badly. I went back to the flexeril . I will try again in a few days with food first....
... me feel so weird. So far I went from MsContin and Flexeril to MsContin, Skelaxin, Neurontin, BP meds w/a diuretic ... the mix. I stopped the skelaxin and went back to flexeril for now because it burns my tummy. I haven't been...
- Questions About "Radiofrequency Ablation" ???? 24th February 2008
... the Fentanyl Patch 50 and also Oxycodone 10-325, and Flexeril . But when I go in, they will not let me take my regular...
... that? Or will my Lortabs & 75mg of Voltaren and my Flexeril help me? Or am I in for a really bad day & night?...
- Cherir -- Question about S1 Nerve Root Irritation 22nd February 2008
... legs and feet lock up in cramps. My doc gives me flexeril for the spasms, but I find that it relaxes my brain ... She also recommended asking for skelaxin instead of flexeril , which has fewer side effects.
On the lighter side...
- update to my fusion 21st February 2008
... called my wife, she sounded nervous. They put me on flexeril yesterday and boy, did I sleep like a baby! I am...
... Great news! yeah, that Flexeril stuff is OK ;). It really helps put you to sleep...
- Upcoming PLIF fusion surgery L5-S1 19th February 2008
... without being in horrible pain. I was taking vicodin, flexeril and wearing a tens unit to make it through just 1...
... without being in horrible pain. I was taking vicodin, flexeril and wearing a tens unit to make it through just 1...
- Justoneofus -- Flare-up? 16th February 2008
... muscle relaxants helped a lot but I had to cut out the Flexeril during the day due to side effects. I’m staying on...
- Is this true? 11th February 2008
... as needed for b/t pain
topamax 100mg at bedtime
flexeril 10 mg 2x/day as needed
Has anyone been on strong...
... as needed for b/t pain
topamax 100mg at bedtime
flexeril 10 mg 2x/day as needed
Has anyone been on strong...
- Any other ideas? 10th February 2008
... wondering about other muscle relaxers. I have now tried Flexeril and Soma, and neither one give me much relief, whenever...
... You might ask about skelaxon. It is similar to Flexeril but has fewer side effects. You can take it during...
... Ive tried Flexeril and Skelaxin, though neither worked for me. But it...
... tired. There are two dosage levels with the robaxin. Flexeril makes me fill drugged the next day....
... My new PM said that Flexeril isn't that good for muscle spasms. I take it right ... for me and when something doesn't, I go back to the Flexeril until the next one starts. (it does work for other...
... Hey there -- Flexeril helped me a lot with the spasms but I just had to ... Now I am thinking of asking if I should take the flexeril at night only. I hope you find something that works...
- Feeling like a total loser about now. 6th February 2008
... caused from a slipped disk.He prescribed me Medrol,and Flexeril 10 mg.
The Flexeril totally knocked me out but totally ... one of those.Been taking the Medrol.Am saving the Flexeril for only when I really need it as it kind of scares...
... Flexeril is not a pain med persay, it's a muscle relaxer. ...
- prognosis when 3 cervical discks are fused 15th January 2008
... I got a little better but had to stop taking the Flexeril because I found out that it was giving me inflamation...
- 7 days post op after ALIF - New pain - request feedback 10th January 2008
... possibly get a reclining seat). Also make sure you have Flexeril for the flight to help relax your muscles. I'm one...
- Doc visit today-Update 10th January 2008
... me the green light to go back to work. Changed my flexeril to Lyrica 75mg x 2 daily. I haven't ever taken that...
- Taking a Break 10th January 2008
... Heya Deb -- I'm taking cymbalta neurontin and flexeril though hoping to get off some of em soon. Walking...
- Epidural Steroid Injection Problem :-( 5th January 2008
... s a day, percocet (10/325) for b/t pain, topamax, flexeril , and today I've also taken 800 mg's of ibuprofen,...
- baclofen 4th January 2008
... but it isn't such a strong medication as valium or flexeril , even. Hmmm...
Please keep posting. I'm really...
- question about L5-S1 ruptured disc 4th January 2008
... pain has gotten worse I have started taking them ( flexeril ) during the day and I have noticed that they do help...
- Cymbalta and Percoet 7.5 3rd January 2008
... CLUE.
So that is my back issue in a nutshell. I take Flexeril when spasms kick in as well....
- Fusion and Snow Skiing 3rd January 2008
... ydrocodone 7.5/500 and 10/500, he was never consistant plus flexeril 10 3x daily for the spasms in my lower leg. None ... Ms Contin 30 mg 2x daily along with continuing the flexeril . At first, I had no pain at all for about a week ... feel as good as I have on it. He wants to change the flexeril to an anti inflamitory but I told him one thing at...
... drive those days just as an extra precaution. The flexeril I have taken for so many years now, it is no longer...
- My Neurologist Appointment Today 2nd January 2008
... back..eek!
The doctor told me to take vicodin and flexeril and get myself moving around as much as possible ...
... sciatic attack.
Maybe I should take the vicodin and flexeril and pass out. If I don't I'll pass out from the pain...
... do what you need to do. I would suggest taking the Flexeril right before the MRI (hopefully, someone will be accompanyi ... , do NOT decide to clean your whole house! While flexeril will relax your muscles and maybe lessen the spasms...
... reactions to meds.
I may take a tiny bit of the flexeril to see how it goes..if it's not a gelcap. After all...
... better your diagnosis will be.
I take generic Flexeril and it's a tiny tablet that you can break in half...
... NS (neurosurgeon) give you scripts for vicodin and flexeril ? Are you taking anything for your sciatic nerve pain ... would recommend taking something to relax you, like flexeril , about a half our before your appt. It's a lot easier...
- Muscle twitching and little stabby pains in legs? 1st January 2008
... spasm from my back (don't feel it there at all) and Flexeril is helping with that A LOT.
Good luck with your...
- Another One Bites the Dust 30th December 2007
... the fog is begining to lift too. Maybe they have flexeril in an ES form.
Hang in there gal. I do hope...
... goes.
It turns out there is an ER release of Flexeril (cyclobenazaprine) called Amrix, which I just found ... is about as bad as sitting for me. Thankfully the Flexeril helps there.
My surgeon wanted me to do facet joint...
... with only the neurontin and cymbalta at night and one Flexeril (instead of three) during the day. Plus if I take...
- Schragie?? 23rd December 2007
...
PRAISE GOD. THANK YOU JESUS. Do you think the Flexeril is doing this for you? What dosage do they have you...
... Pep:
5 mg three times a day. I don't know if its Flexeril or neurontin since I started them both the same day ... that needs to build up in your system, so it must be Flexeril and maybe the doc was right when he said my nerve...
... just not enough.
Have you tried the skelaxin? Flexeril never did much for me at all, and the Skelaxin has ... will subside once you've been on it for awhile. The flexeril has a tad to do with it too, but that Neurontin goes...
- Results of my Neuro-surgeon appt 20th December 2007
... benefit of the doubt and figure he is putting me on flexeril three times a day so I should be wasted anyway and...
- Cold weather back pain 15th December 2007
... thing?) years ago with no success.
I think the flexeril and neurontin are helping. Leg pain was so much more...
- MRI Results...Please help! 15th December 2007
... rheumatoid arthritis. She told me to still take the Flexeril (spelling?) and Diclofenac. I have an appointment...
- At My Wits End 14th December 2007
... meds are MSContin 30 mg twice a day plus the same old flexeril . He changed me two weeks ago to Avinza 30 mg once ... many years to count. My previous PM had me on the Flexeril for the leg spasms and hydrocodone 7.5 one month 10...
- Leg pain after back pain 10th December 2007
... finally waking up, but it doesn't. They put me on flexeril 3times a day to deal with the leg pain. Now my ankle ... times a day due to a spasm. It too is painful. The flexeril , like all meds doesn't work all of the time but it ... meds like Zanaflex but nothing has worked as well as Flexeril and even that isn't working that well for me now,...
- In Pain Constantly 6th December 2007
... had ever seen.
said it was pulled muscle, gave me flexeril and vicodin and sent me home for the rest of the week...
- Morphine!! 2nd December 2007
... was taking oxycodone 5/325 5 to 6 times a day with flexeril 3 times a day. Previously I was on hydrocodone 10 ... was on starting out as well. I do still take the flexeril . Anyway, I posted my questions on the pain management...
- Intense pain running from neck to back 1st December 2007
... though my muscles are in a vice grip. I am Rx'ed flexeril as a muscle relaxer (there are several others as well...
- 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...
- My Foot 22nd November 2007
... time. It turns in and gets stuck! My doc upped my flexeril to 3x daily and that worked for a while, but doesn...
- 18 year old pain 8th November 2007
... ve done physical therapy and I am on Celebrex and Flexeril which help slightlty. I am a passionate horseback...
... needed'? The only things that gives me any relief is my Flexeril that I take some nights before bed. I only get prescribed...
... needed'? The only things that gives me any relief is my Flexeril that I take some nights before bed. I only get prescribed...
- MRI w/contrast & Topamax question 6th November 2007
... in severe pain, still taking oxy, perc, lyrica and flexeril and guess what??? Surprise, surprise...my NS, instead...
- Doctors just don't understand 6th November 2007
... stronger than Vicodin. So he has me on Vicodin ES, flexeril , motrin 800 and Elavil....
- I'm back....and hurting 1st November 2007
... and that has helped some,not much. He switched my flexeril to Zanaflex and I have been so sick. The pharmacist ... emergency room. I plan to wait if I can and go back to Flexeril tonight at least. Noone but me thinks it is the Zanaflex...
- Anyone ever taken Ultram for pain?? 31st October 2007
... that's not to say it might not help you. I also took Flexeril at the same time due to spasms, and that didnt help...
... It did adsolutely nothing. I went back to Norco. Flexeril is another do nothing. Maybe a couple hours sleep...
- does skelaxin work better than zanaflex 30th October 2007
... I have been on Soma, Flexeril , Zanaflex, and Skelatin. I think Soma works the best ... . My doctor thinks it is addicting, so I get Flexeril . After awhile it does nothing. Zanaflex was short...
... I take flexeril during the day and zanaflex before bed. I have been...
- Updates and Questions 29th October 2007
... stranger every day and weak weak weak. Doc had me up my flexeril to 3x daily and that helped for a while but doesn...
... not fully so I will keep it in check and go back to flexeril for a bit to test. Pharmacist said it was a migraine...
- had PTLIF last tues, just a little update 4th October 2007
... taking regular 5/500 vicodin every 4 to 5 hrs and flexeril 6 hrs,
Hubby stayed in hospital with me 24/7 and...
- what would happen if... 12th September 2007
... throughout the day), lyrica (for sciatic nerve pain) and flexeril (muscle relaxer). I've already had a level 1 fusion...
- Almost 5 mths post-op, feeling hopeless. 8th September 2007
... that I need to be off the oxy, percocet, lyrica and flexeril b/c I'm almost 5 mths post-op and in the next sentence...
- Back problems....any advice appriciated 31st August 2007
... gonna kick my butt,lol...The third visit he prescribed flexeril ...i didnt even waste my money or time.
Sorry this...
... did when I first hurt it.I was prescribed medrol and flexeril and his diagnosis was lumbosacral strain.....thier...
... did when I first hurt it.I was prescribed medrol and flexeril and his diagnosis was lumbosacral strain.....thier...
- car accident - chronic neck and back pain 27th August 2007
... think its chronic myofacial pain. I am on narcotics, flexeril , celexa and xanax. I was on neurontin for a few months...
- Pepper, Was it You That Took Lyrica? 27th August 2007
... the nerves of my feet infrequently. I was also on Flexeril for muscle spasms in my legs and feet but I had been...
- Non narcotic pain relief for herniated disks in lumbar region 23rd August 2007
... him to end up with a bleeding ulcer. Get him some flexeril . It will relax him and help with the muscle spasms...
- Furstrated with Pain Doc. 21st August 2007
... narcotics or otehr drugs at the time; he gave me Ultram & Flexeril and said he would let my PM know (turned out this...
- Ultrasound/Video Eval of Right Piriformis or Ishial Bursitis, Sound familiar anyone? 18th July 2007
... Skelaxin as the muscle relaxant worked much better than Flexeril and I take a fair amount of advil. Since I had knee...
- Pity Part anyone???? 18th July 2007
... fond of my zanaflex, but more for relaxing sleep. Flexeril did nothing and just made me sleep long hours, of...
- Usta, where are you? 16th July 2007
... had to shell out $700.00. By far the most expensive flexeril I've ever taken. I can't wait to hear from you all...
- Donna1959 14th July 2007
... with the sleeping such as a stronger muscle relaxer ( flexeril works for me) / antidepressent.
Good luck and I...
- So far my prescriptions do nothing....skelaxin + tramadol 12th July 2007
... me either. Another time I was given Tramadol plus Flexeril and even both of those together did nothing. I wish...
... worked for me. It is actually half zanax and half flexeril . So that may be an option for you. I have never...
- Pain meds.. 6th July 2007
... two percocets every 6 hours, 1 soma in the am and 1 flexeril at bedtime.
I have been on these meds since 2004...
... it since January, it no longer does. However, the flexeril knocks me out....
- Chronic pain and doctor cut me off 4th July 2007
... have these problems, he did prescribe me darvocet and flexeril . Darvocet never really touched the pain and flexeril...
- update...my oh my 30th June 2007
... Baybreeze - nothing works except my taking my percocet and flexeril and then I will go to sleep for 3 to 4 hours to wake...
- Nsaids 24th June 2007
... Relefin - did nothing for relief but no side effects.
2- flexeril - makes you tired . NO real nerve relief
3- Celebrex...
- screw removal? spinal stimulator? SI injections? 20th June 2007
... and were you able to stop pain meds. I still take flexeril and percocet, so I don't want to add anything else...
... have severe back pain. I can only take Norco and flexeril . I tried Lyrica and nothing. I did gain a lot of...
- Had the discogram/looking at 5 level fusion. 14th June 2007
... duty drugs when she went home, MS Contin & Vicodin & Flexeril . I am skeptial too since I was in the hospital for...
- Horrible Painful Muscle Spasms 10th June 2007
... Thanks for your response. I used to take flexeril and was switched to Bacofen . It is a muscle relaxer...
- Is this a spasm or sciatica?? 2nd June 2007
... terrible. I kind of have my mini pharmacy. I have soma, flexeril , robaxin, and valium. We tried so many different ... find 1/2 of the robaxin and soma worked best. The flexeril and valium make me extremely drugged the next day...
- Question about fusion pain 27th May 2007
... last several days I've experienced it. Sometimes flexeril helps and sometimes it doesn't. Any suggestions on...
- 4 weeks post op 24th May 2007
... last several days I've experienced it. Sometimes flexeril helps and sometimes it doesn't. Any suggestions on...
- Almost 3 Months Post-op 3 Level Fusion 23rd May 2007
... body will respond better to, including Valium. Also Flexeril is a common one, as is Soma. Just to give you a few...
- Did I Break Something? 19th May 2007
... calling in some Lortabs 7.5 and a 7 day supply of 10mg Flexeril , which helped and made me really sleepy and relaxed ... up.
So for now, I am using the Lortabs and the Flexeril and Bedrest for today, then back to work tomorrow...
... now I have another problem. Since I began taking the Flexeril I am having severe attacks of Muscle Spasms in my...
... guess I have to wait until the 29th, but I think the Flexeril is helping alot.
StarDust...
- Walking........ 9th May 2007
... soma a day. If I walk I average 4percocets and 1 flexeril , a day. So am I better off not walking???? I don...
- Ok ladies question for you 5th May 2007
... for many of you. Also you might want to add your Flexeril or muscle relaxer at some point mid day if you still...
- Sciatic Pain 3rd May 2007
... Have you tried physical therapy or a muscle relaxer ( flexeril , robaxin, or valium are a couple examples) or nerve...
... Celebrex, Ultram, Nuproxin, Nurotonin , Lyrica, Relefin, Flexeril . None help except for a Nuproxin (Slightly)
I hope...
- What a Night 3rd May 2007
... Shawley, I pulled out the flexeril and percocet last night and it did nada. Just a bad...
- 5 days post op, level one fusion 1st May 2007
... is so fuzzy. I'm on a really high dose of percoct, flexeril , lyrica and ofcourse a high dose of stool softeners...
- I'm new here 27th April 2007
... that theres lots of other good meds out there. Soma, flexeril , ect ect. Have him talk to his dr. about trying something...
- Hardware removal appointment today 26th April 2007
... That was unsuccessful. I take Norco 10/350 5/day, flexeril , & Ativan. They used Methadone and Subutex and Suboxone...
- Baick Pain PLEASE HELP 25th April 2007
... medicine he prescribed (Neurontin, Robaxin, Tramadol, Flexeril ) should be working and that he " didnt feel comfortable...
