- Back Pain PLEASE HELP 25th April 2007
... medicine he prescribed (Neurontin, Robaxin, Tramadol, Flexeril ) should be working and that he " didnt feel comfortable...
- Pain Med Question 23rd April 2007
... fusion surgery. Everyday I take 3 hydrocodone 7.5 and 1 flexeril . I am just wondering how long it will take to go completely...
- getting quality sleep 23rd April 2007
... hmmm, when my leg was on fire last year I took 1 flexeril (10mg) and 2 fingers of brandy or scotch ... of course...
- AmandaConfused 20th April 2007
... in tears with pain and he put me on Vicodin 5/500, Flexeril , and a dose of Predisone. Nothing helped my pain and...
- healing time for an open discectomy ? 18th April 2007
... to drive home by the end of work.
I can handle Flexeril better even during the day (muscle relaxant - helps...
- medicines for a fusion 18th April 2007
... soma and perocet. Then we dropped the soma and tried flexeril instead with the perocet. Then we added lyrica. ...
- Clover 14th April 2007
... more effective. I must admit I am the same way with flexeril and valium. I do not like muscle relaxers at all...
- MRI Results and My Symptoms, PLEASE HELP! 13th April 2007
... and I am on is Perkocet, Milaxicam, Nueratin, and Flexeril . I dont know what each and every med does that I...
- Physcial Therapist dumped me! 12th April 2007
... also take Lyrica 75mg 3 times a day, I take either flexeril or zanaflex for spasms and I use pain patches for...
... do most anything with care, but pain is constant. Flexeril makes me a zombie so I'm taking 4 Aleve a day per...
- New to board, having spinal fusion soon 10th April 2007
... part? Right now I'm on Ultram ER, Lortab, Lyrica and Flexeril . I don't think the Lortab is working as well as it...
- Now what???? 7th April 2007
... I am thinking we need to switch. I have soma and flexeril . I do not like the flexeril because it knocks me...
... wacked it with a 2 x 4. I have taken my 2 percocets, flexeril and lyrica. Hopefully it will kick in soon. This...
- Severe Back Pain W/bad Stomach Cramps 6th April 2007
... anything to explain it. They just sent me home with some flexeril and some other pain killer. I've had a few more attacks ... attacks come on very suddenly with no warning. I took a flexeril the other night when it started up again, but the...
- Yvette.... 5th April 2007
... 1 or 2 daily, soma x 1 in am and
flexeril x 1 in pm
Sleeping: Moved back to bed with hubby...
- Harmony's 1 Week Post-Op ALIF 3rd April 2007
... middle chest and even made it hard to breath. I had Flexeril for it but it didn't help. Yes, I am sleeping a lot...
- ALIF post-op day 6 2nd April 2007
... re taking will make you sleepy too. I have taken Flexeril before and it made me very tired. I can't take it...
- DDP and Yvette 30th March 2007
... are going well. I am taking 1 percocet mid-day, 1 flexeril at night, 1 soma in the a.m. and 2 lyrica one in the...
- First of many changes to come, could use a lil input please? 28th March 2007
... No, I have only taken flexeril , soma, and percocet....
- First Day Back at Work 26th March 2007
... problems. I still have not been able to reduce the flexeril . I am taking two of those a day. I hope that by next...
- 7 Week Fusion Post Op Check Up 26th March 2007
... in alot of pain do you need your percocet, soma or flexeril Mom?? He is 9!! :) He for some reason is keeping...
- Nerves...............GO AWAY!!.......Elvail 23rd March 2007
... am in terrible pain.
Took 2 percocets and my flexeril 2 hours ago and the pain still is incredible.
Monday...
... experience that??
The loopyness is my concern too. Flexeril sends me into never never land and I can't imagine...
... others as much, I don't. Like I said, I only take the flexeril if I know the muscles are in spasm and the percocet...
- Has anyone weaned themselves off of Lyrica? 22nd March 2007
... My doctor wants me to wean myself off of Lyrica and Flexeril . I was taking both of these drugs twice a day. What...
... doctor dropped me down to 1 a day. Have not taken flexeril so not sure on that one.
~hugs Niki...
... Ollie if you are concerned about problems with flexeril , you could break it in 1/2. Do 1 1/2 for a few days...
... I have done this with Flexeril because if I take the entire pill I can't function...
... I stopped taking flexeril suddenly because I broke my leg and had to have surgery...
- Pepper!!! 21st March 2007
... something else.
My doctor switched me from soma to flexeril but the flexeril spirals me into never never land...
... relaxers. The soma sent me into never never land and the flexeril just makes me feel a little bit tired. I also had...
- post-op pain meds 21st March 2007
... 10 x3 a day. The doctor wants me to taper off the flexeril and lyrica so hopefully soon I will only be taking...
- Doctors Visit Today 21st March 2007
... another area. He wants me to wean myself off of the flexeril and the lyrica but to continue the hydrocondone and...
- Yea for me!!! 20th March 2007
... up about my meds. I take 2 percocets a day and 1 flexeril a day. I have been holding out on them because I...
- kinda depressed 19th March 2007
... muscle relaxer. They recently switched me from soma to flexeril . He should not have a problem doing that over the...
- Yvette ...... you are doing too much 18th March 2007
... hurtin just like Clover and I have.
I am taking flexeril and percocets and if my pain continues since this...
- Do your friends think you are faking? 16th March 2007
... in tears with pain and he put me on Vicodin 5/500, Flexeril , and a dose of Predisone. Nothing helped my pain and...
... in tears with pain and he put me on Vicodin 5/500, Flexeril , and a dose of Predisone. Nothing helped my pain and...
- Pain Update 16th March 2007
... Thanks Tammy. I am taking flexeril and percocet. He told me that he would add elvail...
- New pain, anybody experience this? 14th March 2007
... to get down on the floor this evening ( I dropped a flexeril on the floor and couldn't find it) on all fours and...
- to Jungleland 14th March 2007
... you on? They upped my gabapentin to 9mg 3x a day, flexeril 2x a day and cymbalta 2x a day. Only take the pain...
... on? They upped my gabapentin to 900 mg 3x a day, flexeril 2x a day and cymbalta 2x a day. Only take the pain...
- Went to pt and md today 14th March 2007
... Gabapeten 3x day,(neurontin) and Cymbalta 2x a day and flexeril as needed for muscle spasm. She said that Cymbalta...
- Doctor Called 14th March 2007
... called and he has changed my muscle relaxer back to Flexeril and took me off of soma. If my pain continues thru...
... doesn't put any weight on your back or legs.
I take flexeril now. It does make me loopy. When I use to take it...
... will tire you so don't overdo. Glad he gave you some flexeril , makes me tired too, but he probably wants to make...
... Clover - I believe it is. I already took a dose of flexeril and at first it made me higher than a kite now the...
... pepper I am gald your doc called back. I hope the flexeril works for you, I also take flexeril and it makes me...
... The flexeril definitely knocked me out. I took a much needed rest...
- Sleepless Night Again...........Bummed 14th March 2007
... continue to walk thru this time as well?
I might try flexeril .....I have some laying around the house later after...
... Hey Diet,
My md put me on flexeril for muscle spasms. I know that our surgeries were...
- DISH disease? Starting all over! UGH! 13th March 2007
... surgery I was on 4mg of dilaudid every 6 hours, 10mg of flexeril 3 times a day. Now I am on 8mg of dilaudid every 4...
- Hello all, had first follow up post surg today 13th March 2007
... to let me sleep the night through. I also take the flexeril for spasm. The pain meds do knock me out but the...
... to get down on the floor this evening ( I dropped a flexeril on the floor and couldn't find it) on all fours and...
- Back Pain Relief Found! 9th March 2007
... and in considerable pain-or was. I have been taking Flexeril , Tramedol and Hydrocodone forever it seems. The Hydrocodon ... weeks I have only taken a small handful of Tramedol or Flexeril , not daily, just a few times period. When the pain...
- Ok, post surg folks, nerve pain waking up... 4th March 2007
... This nerve thing is a totally different monster. The Flexeril the MD gave me isn't doing anything. I did still...
- 6 mos post op fusion and pain 3rd March 2007
... doesn't see to be doing much. The surgeon gave me Flexeril but made me too sleepy....
- clover 1st day post op 27th February 2007
... my meds from demerol and skelaxin to percocet and flexeril post surgery. For some reason I think the percocet ... and flexeril really took a toll on me today, I couldn't keep my...
- Post-Op Muscle Spasms 27th February 2007
... today I called the pain Dr. and he arranged to give me Flexeril to control those spasms. Now I have to go sans steroids...
- newly diagnosed with Lumbar DDD 25th February 2007
... my left leg to the knee. The ortho first put me on Flexeril and Motrin, the Flexeril made my heart race, so I...
... personally take the cymbalta, vicodin and neurotin and flexeril when i need it. This is one of the reasons in having...
- SI Joint Pain 24th February 2007
... help get that join "settled down". I have started on flexeril three times a day. We'll see.
My PT also works...
- 2 Year Post Surgical Dr. Visit 21st February 2007
... Percosets IRs, Lyrica for the nerve pain, eithre Flexeril or Zanaflex for inflamation. Is that enough? LOL...
- Post surgery questions 19th February 2007
... Sounds like it's time to ask your surgeon to prescribe Flexeril or Skelaxin for any spasms, and Topamax or Lyrica...
- Toradol Shots among other things 17th February 2007
... course closed it being a sunday. Today they gave me Flexeril to take 10mgs 3x a day and Tylenol 3 to take as needed ... eurologist on the 12th of April.
Have any of you taken Flexeril ? Has it helped any?...
... I have taken flexeril and personally it knocks me out. I must admit it...
- Update 11th February 2007
... took me off Soma (muscle relaxer) and changed me to Flexeril . I cannot tell you how much relief this has given...
... drunk at times. I was taking it three times a day. The flexeril makes me feel sleepy but not drunk so I can still...
... very effective.
By the way, my doc had me on flexeril before and it knocked me out which is why we switched...
... Flexeril has always been my muscle relaxer of choice, none...
- 2yr Herniated disc, last hope surgery 8th February 2007
... treatment, no shots, they denied me, all i'm taking is flexeril and motrin, none of it is touching me, they wont give...
- pretty new hear but i need to vent (sorry) 7th February 2007
... to sleep. I have been on nothing but ultracet and flexeril for the past three years. Last night I finallly slept...
- dr pepper here five days out l5/s1 5th February 2007
... LOL!! Must be those percocets.
Last night I took flexeril with my percocets which helped alot. I am still having...
- Six months and fusing!! 30th January 2007
... argument with my teen -LOL- (doc gave me three refills of Flexeril for that one-said the chaos wasn't close to stopping...
- MRI results and your opinion please 29th January 2007
... made my pain worse. I have taken raflen (NSAID), flexeril , vicodin, percocet, and demerol for pain management...
... had tried everything OTC, elavil, muscle relaxants ( flexeril , skelaxin), lidocaine shots, lidoderm patches, even...
- Still In Pain Or Depressed???? 28th January 2007
... different folk... Even muscle relaxers... I used to take Flexeril , but didnt really do anything... Then, graduated to...
... still get horrible muscle pain. The surgeon gave me Flexeril but can't take during the day because makes me sleepy...
- Baybreeze....Neurogenic Claudiication Anyone? 20th January 2007
... I am basically taking percocets or vicodins with flexeril . I don't take the flexeril around the clock and I...
... Yes, i've tried muscle relaxers (skelaxin and flexeril )....the skelaxin did nothing at all, the flexeril...
- Side effects from Meds. 20th January 2007
... and maybe you need to try something else, such as flexeril , etc. There are gobs out there that have a different...
- 7 days post op L4/L5 S/1 fusion 16th January 2007
... s what hurt the most I think. Thank goodness for flexeril (sp). Anyway its good to be home, I hate hospitals...
- Back pain/Sciatica - please help 14th January 2007
... for the pain, diclofenac for an anti-inflamatory and flexeril as a muscle relaxer. It has been like this since...
- Skelaxin 9th January 2007
... sleep, it takes the 'edge' off more successfully than Flexeril . Not a panacea by any means, but better.
Jeff...
- Lyrica and weight gain??? 27th December 2006
... wrote in my previous post. Tomorrow I'll try taking Flexeril .
I still believe that my nerve may be impinged somewhere...
... but it does take several days to give relief.
Flexeril is not for nerve pain but it is a muscle relaxant ... . You may get drowsy on it. Another words flexeril is not going to work for referred leg pain only for...
- cant even lie flat now.... 8th December 2006
... anything ewither. THey prescibed Lortab, Relefin, and Flexeril (tkina ll at once and it still breaks through) Sorry...
- new med and interesting info about mri 8th December 2006
... to my doctor who is great...
im now going to try flexeril ...how is everyone's experience with that? helpful...
... have faith in. That is very very important to have. Flexeril did nothing for me personally. Many have great results...
... I tried flexeril for severe, widespread spasms; however, I'm not sure ... head & everywhere in between). But the same day I got flexeril , I also read to try moist heat for spasms. So I bought ... spasms were in full force again. Then I read in the flexeril info sheet that it can take several days of taking...
... I've used flexeril for years and they do help the spasms, I don't like...
- Any info about seeing a physiaitrist? 7th December 2006
... through the mill and on narcotic pain killers and flexeril among other things since that time. It has been a...
- how much pain meds do you take 5th December 2006
... 8mg dilaudid every 4-6 hours, and a muscle relaxant, flexeril 10mg, before bed. I still have pain and tried oxycontin...
- help!!! options for DDD?? 2nd December 2006
... methocarbamol but it did nothing... he just gave me flexeril ... so we will see. he thought it would help if not...
- where do I go from here 13th November 2006
... Skaltzon). Now on Elavil 10mg, Ibuprofin 800mgs, Flexeril , monthly epidural steriod injections
Alternative...
- Fellow Fusion Patients Please Help 13th November 2006
... Tramadol which is in between a tylenol and a percocet and flexeril . I have been on them for a few months and mild as...
- Lower back pain, help! 12th November 2006
... this was what it was from.
I have been prescribed flexeril again so that should help.
Thanx again for both of...
... this was what it was from.
I have been prescribed flexeril again so that should help.
Thanx again for both of...
- Developing chronic neck pain due to DDD? age 19 9th November 2006
... i'm on 800 mg of ibuprofen right now and 10 mg of flexeril . no relief there. i'm trying to write a paper for...
- Starting PT after TLIF.... 1st November 2006
... and out pain.Has your doc given you anything like Flexeril ? I also carried an ice pack with me and put it in...
- Help! My daughter in trouble 26th October 2006
... which she's taken in the past and has not helped), Flexeril and even a Vicodin here and there. NOTHING is helping...
- anyone ever had setbacks after micro d 20th October 2006
... musclar did they give you a muscle relaxer like Soma or Flexeril ? That might help.
Brian...
- Indychris - how are you? 28th September 2006
... did some laying around and stretching because I took Flexeril the night before and makes me stumble around for a...
- Chronic Myofascial Pain 12th September 2006
... arthritis meds, with little to no help. And also tried Flexeril , Skelaxin, and only really had good relief with Darvocet...
- New thread about back pain/Cymbalta 9th September 2006
... headache. I also took a total of 2 hydrocodone and one flexeril (at bedtime for night spasms!).
I really think it...
- sleeping after spine surgery 6th September 2006
... more good than bad mornings now but I take a 8 hour flexeril and 2400MG of Neurontin all before bedtime so the...