- Leg Pain 15th July 2008
... thing that helped me the most is the muscle relaxer flexeril . It has been wonderful for my back pain (most of it...
- Pain control 9th July 2008
... to another autoimmune disease) My doctor put me on Flexeril a few weeks ago and my back pain is pretty much gone ... long as possible. I can really tell a different with Flexeril . You might try it if most of your pain is due to tight...
... also take all kinds of other pills that go with that. Flexeril works good on muscle spasms. I guess what I am tring...
... husband needs me to do all the above.
I do believe flexeril has helped a lot, and helped the most in September...
- 18 Year Old Living with Possible Fibromyalgia. Advice Greatly Appreciated. 9th July 2008
... that have helped me with fibro is a muscle relaxant, flexeril , or diazepam. How are you sleeping, and what is your...
- Can anyone help me by remembering the VERY beginning of their FMS? 2nd July 2008
... neurontin for burning, percocet and tramadol for pain, flexeril and lamictal for sleep. i had to take it real slow...
... and control my symptoms with zoloft in the am and flexeril at pm. 2 months ago I had foot surgery and thought...
- Shoulder pain and excruciatingly painful neck and trigger points 29th June 2008
... Reduces me to tears sometimes.
I have Vicodin and Flexeril , but I am really resistant to taking meds. I've been...
- New to Lyrica 25th June 2008
... breakthru pain. These meds include Ambien CR, Zanaflex or Flexeril , Promethazine (generic Phenergan, the anti-nausea...
- Topmax has been a Godsend for me!!! 20th June 2008
... been on for years, and I have also been able to stop Flexeril . The only pain med I take now is an occasional Aleve...
- New to Fibromyalgia and I don't think my doctor is really helping me 13th June 2008
... takign pills because they make me feel "off" I do take flexeril , trazadone and as much ibuprophin as my stomach can...
- pain 11th June 2008
... heating pad or heated throw, a muscle relaxant, like flexeril or valium, and a pain medication, like advil or tylenol...
- Is there any hope? 10th June 2008
... vicoprofen for breakthrough pain. With all that and flexeril and valium for muscle relaxants I still have pain...
- wendy new member 7th June 2008
... anxiety like valium or xanax, a muscle relaxant like flexeril , a pain medication like vicoden or stronger, and then...
- What do you take for your fibro? 31st May 2008
... chiropractic, etc.
What I take now: Neurontin, Flexeril , Xanax, Mirapex (for Restless Legs Syndrome), Ambien...
... I probably should have OD'd at one time, Skelaxin, Flexeril , and more. None have affected me. Sleeping pills also...
... any stomach issues with the ibuprofen. I also take flexeril 10mg up to 3x daily, valium 5mg and 10 mg 2x daily...
- Just Received My Diagnosis Today 30th May 2008
... one for Etodolac for the pain, and Cyclobenzaprine ( Flexeril ) to help me sleep. She also ordered lots more blood...
... side effect of the Etodolac? I haven't taken the Flexeril yet, so it can't be that....
... taking two Benadryl to calm the itching, plus the Flexeril . I eventually fell into a deep sleep, and felt much ... the allergic reaction. So I'm back to Tylenol and Flexeril only for the Fibromyalgia, until I see her again....
- Anyone out there with Fibromyalgia having burning sensation? 23rd May 2008
... react to almost all of them, right now I am trying flexeril and it seems to be doing some good so for the lady...
... try a diuretic to help with that? I hadn't heard of Flexeril being used as anything but a muscle relaxer.
KissAMe...
... try a diuretic to help with that? I hadn't heard of Flexeril being used as anything but a muscle relaxer.
KissAMe...
... Sorry, I make a mistake when I told you I was taking flexeril for fluid, I am taking lasix, the doctor still has...
- Fibromalygia 13th May 2008
... tell my doctor this and she just puts me on b-12.and flexeril for muscle pain.i see a chirapractor and he is convinced...
- Has Lyrica really helped anyone? 3rd May 2008
... fatique was worse, also. he also has me taking flexeril with it..so, with 150mg of lyrica 3xday. and 10mg ... flexeril 3 xday...i think i was over medicated. i have been...
... 150 mg 2xs a day, 60 mg Cymbalta 1 x a day and 10 mg flexeril 1 x a day. I think that Lyrica IS A MIRACLE FOR ME...
- Insomnia and fibro 3rd May 2008
... other medications I take, which include Ambien CR, Flexeril , Mirapex (for RLS), Lyrica and Relafen....I, too,...
- Something new for me. 25th April 2008
... you on any medication? I am on Lyrica, Cymbalta and flexeril , and have not had anymore of these episodes, the combinatio ... n works great for me. I only take the flexeril at night as it will make you very sleepy.
Sunny...
... 150mg at bedtime. Also take 60mg Cymbalta and 10mg of flexeril . The Cymbalta and Flexeril I take at bedtime along ... with the Lyrica, the flexeril and Cymbalta make me very sleepy, so I don't take...
... so soon.
he had upped me to lyrica 150mg 3xday.... flexeril 10mg 3xday...prozac 40mg 1 a day. i take trazadone...
- Do anti-depressants REALLY help with FM? 24th April 2008
... there are no side effects, I also take Lyrica and flexeril . The combination has helped me so much that I am...
- Do I have Fibromyalgia 23rd April 2008
... and shoulders, and started Lyrica and Cymbalta and flexeril , I haven't had the problem since starting them. The...
- best anti-anxiety and muscle spasms medication for fibro 21st April 2008
... Hello,
I am currently on valium and flexeril for muscle spasms, and maybe on the valium a little ... dentist thinks I should only be on Valium 10 mg and not flexeril , what do you guys think? I have a great little chart...
... I don't understand why docs continue to prescribe Flexeril for us. Zanaflex works so much better. See about trying...
... I have been on most of the spasm meds. Flexeril made me very sleepy and did not work well for me....
... unless you were really desperate.
I, too, am taking Flexeril as well as Xanax. The Flexeril is no longer cutting...
- looking for suggestions 21st April 2008
... lyrica(morning, noon, and dinner time 150mg each)... flexeril 10mg at same time each day totalling 30mg......salsalate...
... The flexeril is probably what is making you really tired, try skipping...
... lyrica(morning, noon, and dinner time 150mg each)... flexeril 10mg at same time each day totalling 30mg......salsalate...
- Saw the doctor yesterday 19th April 2008
... that but it quit working after a while. Also, I take Flexeril when I go to bed, it really helps with the sleep as...
... hydrocodone), and valium for muscle relaxants, and then flexeril . Also for the last past 4 years, I have been taking...
- fibro and tmj 17th April 2008
... a mess!
I liked him a lot, and he does not like flexeril , he feels I should scrap the flexeril and double the...
- FM Pain: What works/doesn't work for you? 16th April 2008
... worked for you. I am currently taking Celebrex and Flexeril , along with Lyrica for an unrelated issue (nerve pain...
... wise to help my fibro. Pamelor, Ultram, Naproxen, Flexeril , Elavil.....can't remember the couple other things...
- New symptom, sharp shooting leg pain, is it more fibro? 15th April 2008
... lay down. I put heat on it, and took vicoprofen and flexeril . If it would have continued I would be at the doctor...
... get it to calm down until I took more ibuprofen, and flexeril . I took 4, and then 2 hours later I took another 2...
- strange feelings in feet.... 14th April 2008
... nerve, I am taking Lyrica and Celebrex, in addition to Flexeril , Mirapex (for RLS), and Ambien CR (at night, of course...
- I hate what and how my life has become (need advice) 6th April 2008
... muscle spasms in my legs, back and shoulders so the flexeril isn't working. And apparently the Lyrica isn't working...
- substitute for Flexeril??? 5th April 2008
... I take flexeril up to 3x daily and I also take valium 2x daily. Like ... bromyalgia. Relaxing the muscles really helps with my pain. Flexeril was the only thing that helped me open my jaw from...
... why so many doctors still start FM patients off with Flexeril . There's so many others out there that work better...
... I started out on flexeril and it didnt work for me at all. I then switched...
- help, what's going on? 5th April 2008
... could not tolerate it, 225 mg of lyrica, 30 mg of flexeril , levbid and miralax for IBS, and percocet for when...
... talk about the pain soon? Also I saw that you take flexeril and do you take the 30 mg all at once? Is it possible ... that you could take your percocet, 4 advil,10 mg flexeril (for if it muscle spasms), and then maybe drink a ... have noticed that if I am out of maxalt, I try the flexeril l and my pain medication and sometimes that helps....
... they called about 4:30 pm, nice, huh?). I take the flexeril 3 times a day. I have had migraines and this is totally ... across my forehead. I take the acetominophen and a flexeril with my morning coffee and it is no help. But thanks...
- Update 3rd April 2008
... your ob/gyn thing?
Kassandra
She put me on flexeril , but it doesnt do a thing for my fibro! She gave...
... all the withdrawls........I stopped the prozac and flexeril , neither of them were doing anything for me .... so...
... am sorry your hurting. Even though you thought the flexeril and prozac wasnt working maybe you shouldnt have stopped...
... so I doubt Id withdrawl from that. I did take a flexeril last night, all that seems to do is allow me to sleep...
... Pain management Dr"!
She said that the prozac and flexeril is all she can give me.
As the day wore on the...
- Lyrica.....help..... 2nd April 2008
... a significant improvement in my pain. I also take Flexeril at nite. Isn't it strange how it can help one person...
... seem to have worse FM pain than I did before. I take Flexeril and Celebrex, and nothing seems to stop this FM pain...
- Headaches... 2nd April 2008
... trick is catching them in time. I aslo sometimes use flexeril , as I think it might be muscle spasms from tmj/myofacsial...
- Need advice 1st April 2008
... taking medicines for pain, and other things. I take flexeril and valium as a muscle relaxant, the valium can also ... be used for anxiety, the flexeril I can take 3x daily and the valium I can take 2x daily ... tolerence, even in September I took the valium or flexeril and woke up fine. Actually I woke up so many times ... muscle relaxer, I might suggest either valium 2 mg, or flexeril 10 mg. If I had to choose, I would pick the flexeril ... have covered muscle relaxant which is a must, the flexeril comes in 10mg, and I believe you can cut them in half ... who have fibro have a hard time to get to sleep and flexeril helps. There are also a lot of other types, but I ... think a lot of us has been or is on flexeril .
I am on Lexapro for anxiety/depression and I have ... up. If I am in a lot of pain, I take the valium or flexeril for muscle spasms during the day, and I am ok. If...
- On the subject of sleep 31st March 2008
... you talked to your doctor about sleep lately? I take flexeril for a muscle relaxant and it also helps me sleep....
- new and looking for advice 29th March 2008
... discomfort. The only thing that helps that stuff is flexeril for me, but I don't have it as bad as you. Some here...
- questions about lyrica 28th March 2008
... hi kass...i take 150 mg 3xa day, also flexeril 3xday, and an anti inflamatory (salsalate) 2 tablets...
- Sleep issues 28th March 2008
... constantly awake.
My doctor told me to take a flexeril to sleep at night but I don't like the way I feel...
- What meds do you take daily? 27th March 2008
... then magnesium, calcium, and zinc supplement. I take flexeril , and valium for a muscle relaxant, and oxycodone for...
... magnesium and zinc in one pill...2 vitamin d...lyrica, flexeril l, salsalate(anti-inflamatory), prozac, percosette ... and trazadone. my daily schedule is 3 lyrica..3 flexeril ..2 in the am and 2 in the pm of salsalate..percosett...
- Fibro on only one side of body 27th March 2008
... supposed to get some rain.....
Currently taking flexeril and cymbalta for the fibro, but also take requip for...
- Tired of Vicodin 27th March 2008
... just stay on vicoprofen only. I was and am still on flexeril and valium for muscle relaxants, and I can take flexeril...
- New here - just wanted to introduce myself 25th March 2008
... needed for pain)
Singulair and Zyrtec (for allergies)
Flexeril (for muscle pain and rest)
Prevacid (for acid reflux...
... for blood pressure), premarin, just started Lyrica, flexeril at nite, prozac (which I'm going to try and stop)...
... been able to write here and drink my coffee. I take flexeril for a muscle relaxant, valium for muscle relaxant...
- taking amitriptyline for fibro and migraines 25th March 2008
... of yesterday I have started Lyrica twice a day and Flexeril at nite. We'll see what happens.:) By the way, it...
... side only. I have tried treating my migraines with flexeril to see if it is muscle spasms making the migraine...
- I'm new to the board and I need some support 19th March 2008
... Myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel.
Lyrica and flexeril and darvocet help. Other stuff too. A thread was...
... (like valium or xanax), a muscle relaxant (I like flexeril ), and also a pain medication (I have been on vicoprofen...
... emotionally. She has started me on Lyrica twice a day and Flexeril at nite. I asked her about Ultram, but she said that...
- Do I have Fibromyalgia? 15th March 2008
... do it help ease the pain and other symptoms. I like flexeril that is a muscle relaxant, and then you need to ask...
... probably end up on a muscle relaxer of some sort. Flexeril is very popular, but it does diddly-squat for me....
- I Dare You... 14th March 2008
... darvocet, but went to the doc yesterday and she said try flexeril throughout the day. That did it. I'm back up today...
... remember what you had wrote in a previous post about flexeril , and yesterday I was cleaning the house and they got ... really bad, so I took 10 mg of flexeril , and that did not help, so I took another and that...
... months ago. Is that just part of my MPS, or Fibro? Flexeril does not touch them. Luckily, the boys sleep with...
... guess for a lot of ins companies you have to be on flexeril first, then I was on elavil, and now I can try lyrica...
- what helps your fibromyalgia 10th March 2008
... alone, physical therapy, great distractions, Lyrica, flexeril , darvocet, naproxen, my mom (but her life was cut...
- new symptom, restless legs 7th March 2008
... had it in both, but nothing like my father-in-law; flexeril is the only thing that I tried that helped mine. ...
... meds for rls. Do you know what is the usual dose for flexeril ? Is it always 10mg?
Kass...
- flexeril side effects???? 6th March 2008
... I had the same side effects with flexeril , but I also experienced some vision problems and EXTREME...
... because it makes hiim feel like he is racing, and flexeril knocks him out and somewhat uncomfortable when he ... spasms, and pain, I was glad my doctor prescribed me flexeril because my husband told me that flexeril knocked him ... sleepy. At night, for muscle spasms I still take the flexeril , but I also can take valium.
I need to invest in...
... splitter"..I am going to pay close attention to how flexeril works, whether it is a whole one or a half.....
... Hi, All
I have been on Flexeril for the past month, when I first started to take it...
... I was on flexeril and elavial for 2 years and I had the following side...
- Does Fibro Hit Mainly Type A, Go-Getters? 28th February 2008
... at bed time, also at bed time, I take Cymbalta and Flexeril , you might ask your doctor about this combination...
... many benefits; I would wholeheartedly recommend it. Flexeril does help with the arm pain. I've not tried Cymbalta...
- Does Anyone Get Nerves That Feel Like They Are Crawling? 23rd February 2008
... have to go to bed and lay down flat. I also take flexeril or valium and that seems to help a lot. Good luck...
- relationships and fibro 21st February 2008
... she let me lay down with heating blankets. I took a flexeril , and just layed still. I felt myself sinking into...
- Is there anyone whose main complaint is leg/feet pain? 20th February 2008
... anyone have luck with any drugs. My doctor gave me flexeril to help with sleep, but it really doesn't do much...
- just wondering 19th February 2008
... management doctor who prescribed, cymbalta and Lyrica and flexeril , which I take at night, I also take one lyrica in...
- what is a good medicine for fibro? 19th February 2008
... fibromyalgia. She put me on cymbalta and Lyrica, and flexeril . The cymbalta and flexeril I take at bedtime along...
... morning and 150 mg at bed time, along with Cymbalta and Flexeril . I do think I have put on weight because of the Lyrica...
- need some help with new meds 13th February 2008
... i have been on lyrica, salsalate, and flexeril , for 3 mos now. i have gained 10lbs in 3 mos. also...
... morning and 150 mg at night. I am also on Cymbalta, and Flexeril , which I take at bedtime. The flexeril will make...
... for your replies. i take 150mg lyrica 3xday, 10mg flexeril 3xday, 1500 mg salsalate 2xday. i also take 10mg...
... thankyou blue....i have since stopped the flexeril except for 1 at nite...still taking lyrica and salsalate...
- I am new here. 10th February 2008
... not take any narcotics of any kind, and I also take flexeril at night, it helps the muscle spasms and also to sleep...
... not take any narcotics of any kind, and I also take flexeril at night, it helps the muscle spasms and also to sleep...
- Medication 8th February 2008
... depressed about the pain, you are not alone. I also take Flexeril at night which helps for the muscle spasms in my shoulders...
- Does anyone wonder when you get a flare... 13th January 2008
... and it didn't address the pain issue for me at all. Flexeril leaves me feeling even more drowsy the morning after...
- feeling so scared 11th January 2008
... gave me 3 differerent meds i take daily, lyrica... flexeril ...and salsalate. i have been on them for about 3...
- How do you take Flexeril? 7th January 2008
... 3379306]I am newby and was wondering how others take Flexeril . My doc started me on 5 mg for week one and wanted ... taking it. Well day two made me realize that the Flexeril was working because I started hurting all over again ... my arms will stop hurting. Is anyone else taking Flexeril ?
40mg seems like alot. Everything I read about ... Flexeril says to only take it for short periods. I understand ... have tried, I had forgotten all about my bottle of Flexeril until Sunny here on the boards posted about it. I ... my rheumatologist told me. He had me crush up the Flexeril and mix it with hand cream to rub on painful spots...
...
And congrats on finding something that works! Flexeril does absolutely nothing for me....
... Flexeril makes my mouth so dry, does it affect yours that way...
- Up all night--what do you do for intense pain? 7th January 2008
... gets particular bad in the evening, I will take a flexeril , it does wonders and absolutely will help me sleep...
... gets particular bad in the evening, I will take a flexeril , it does wonders and absolutely will help me sleep ... helpful with my depression.
I forgot all about my Flexeril . I have a whole bottle from when my back went out...
... that you can't do too often. Glad you can take the flexeril , it should help, at least for sleeping. Hope you ... are better tomorrow after taking a flexeril . Let us know how you are doing and how the doc visits...
... am glad it works for you.
Thanks Sunny. The Flexeril worked wonders. I slept really well, but did wake...
... mg really helped me through. That along with the Flexeril . The heat from a hot bath worked wonders as well...
... mg really helped me through. That along with the Flexeril . The heat from a hot bath worked wonders as well...
... groggy anymore. I take Lyrica 150 mg at night, 10 mg of Flexeril three times a day, Cymbalta 60 mg. When I have intense...
- Newly diagnosed--anyone have orthostatic hypotension? 4th January 2008
... trigger point injections. My doctor has me crush up one Flexeril with one Soma, mix with hand cream and rub into the...
- Diagnosis... 31st December 2007
... points. I also have physical therapy as needed. I take flexeril , tramadol, percocet, for pain, and lamictal, valium ... and wellbutrin, for bipolar disorder. The flexeril and lamictal also help me sleep. As does my my heated...
- Looking for advice for sleeping problems. 20th December 2007
... I take 10 mg valium, 150 mg of lamictal, 10 mg of flexeril , 50 mg of tramadol and 5 mg percocet and i have been...
- Newly diagnosed with fibro 9th December 2007
... from not moving. I am also newly diagnosed and on Flexeril . I only take it at night before I go to bed. I think...
- why does my neck get so hot while sleeping? 4th December 2007
... wonder if meds affects this? I am on effexor, ritalin, flexeril , and trazadone....
- Coping as a parent 16th November 2007
... burning sensations I get on my skin. Lamictal and flexeril to help me sleep. And valium for anxiety disorder...
- Hi, New here, but not to Fibro 12th November 2007
... minimal medication for this, Percocet when needed, Flexeril when needed and Motrin when needed.... fact of the...
- New here. 8th November 2007
... that helped me. I also take percocet for pain and flexeril as a muscle relaxer and to help me sleep. I don't...
