- Bone spurs in lower back. 17th March 2008
... Grrrr.:)
Good Luck with your back , I took skelaxin too , was in la, la land everytime I took it. :D...
- Update from Deb.... 12th March 2008
... it approved.
We switched me from Flexeril to Skelaxin , because the Flex made me stupid, and that's about...
... I learned in PT to strengthen the core, Darvocet, Skelaxin , Motrin 800 (not all at the same time of course)....
... We are quite alike with our problems! How is the skelaxin working for you? I have to mailorder mine so will ... another couple of weeks. Doc wrote me a script for 400mg skelaxin and when I called pharmacy they say it doesnt come...
... city! Waving across the James :)
Schragie....the Skelaxin works good for me and doesn't make me goofy. I only...
... joint from what is presumably scarred up cartiliage.) Skelaxin is great for me; I only need it once every other day ... up from all the muscle confusion (I assume) but the Skelaxin is perfect. And 800 mg ibuprofen every 4 hours keeps...
- Return to Physical Therapy has begun 8th March 2008
... me to just stay the course and take my vicodin and skelaxin as needed and take an NSAID if needed until the Celebrex ... muscle relaxer are you taking again? When I found skelaxin .. it was great! It loosens me up but doesn’t make...
... work with me. So far so good.
I switched to Skelaxin this week and so far so good but I haven't taken it...
- Diagnosis Stenosis age 39! 2nd March 2008
... you can imagine that's over the counter, percocet, skelaxin , flexeril, medrol dose packs, ultram, and vicoprofen...
- Question about surgery 2nd March 2008
... I was up to Percocet 7.5 4 times a day, Lyrica and Skelaxin . I did my best to make it, go to work, go to meetings...
- New Appointment! 25th February 2008
... something less potent or just different makeup called Skelaxin .. works like charm for me. It loosens me up, takes...
- hello to all i'm back. 24th February 2008
... with oxycodone and Lyrica, and then hydrocodone and skelaxin to take as needed.
If you're having problems with...
- I'mmmm Back... 24th February 2008
... of help;)
I'm doing ok for now. Doc put me on skelaxin to replace the flexeril as it is less sedating (I...
... far I went from MsContin and Flexeril to MsContin, Skelaxin , Neurontin, BP meds w/a diuretic attached, Albuterol ... tossing cholesterol meds in the mix. I stopped the skelaxin and went back to flexeril for now because it burns...
- Cherir -- Question about S1 Nerve Root Irritation 22nd February 2008
... about it working. She also recommended asking for skelaxin instead of flexeril, which has fewer side effects...
- nerve pain after fusion 21st February 2008
... 20 mg 3x day and lyrica 2x day; I have vicodin and skelaxin for break-through pain which I mostly never take....
- I fainted and fell into a wall - thoughts? 16th February 2008
... getting worse rather than better and I am now back on Skelaxin around the clock along with Ultram ER once a day....
- More Frequent and Spreading Spasms/Cramps Again 13th February 2008
... a muscle relaxer, and he already knew Flexerial & Skelaxin did nothing for me. So he said if I want to I can...
- Lower Back Pain Help! 13th February 2008
... great benefit from a "light" muscle relaxer called Skelaxin . For many, it's not strong enough, but it works great...
- Pain meds after surgery: how much is too much?? 12th February 2008
... take as needed" were:
hydroco/apap 5-325
skelaxin 800 mg.
I was under the impression...
- Any other ideas? 10th February 2008
... Ive tried Flexeril and Skelaxin , though neither worked for me. But it's best if one...
- Feeling like a total loser about now. 6th February 2008
... many years ago and it never did much for me. I take Skelaxin , which is also a muscle relaxer, but it's milder in...
- Nearly a year post surgery and beyond frustrated. 3rd February 2008
... more darn appointments). I still take NSAIDs and skelaxin , but I can maybe mitigate that a bit. And I take...
- Severe Leg cramps 1st February 2008
... take doesn't even help. I already take 2400mg of Skelaxin which is a muscle relaxant. I mentioned to the pain...
- AlMOST 2 YRS POST OP AND A SUCCESS!!!!!! 25th January 2008
... am now down to one 5/500 vicodin tab daily, and one skelaxin tab daily. And that I lowered myself down to just...
- New with questions 23rd January 2008
... extended treatment of prescription drugs (Naproxen and Skelaxin , then Meloxicam and Methocarbomal with Tramadol as...
- What Causes Annular Tears In The Disc Spaces At L4-5 And L5-s1 18th January 2008
... Lidoderm patches...which is (Lidocaine)…percocet... Skelaxin (for spasm to be taken during the day) and Tizanidine...
... meds are fairly standard for what ails you. I take skelaxin and have no problems with it. I have less success...
- sciatica on left side (arg) 17th January 2008
... most painful in the left buttock. I take Ultram and skelaxin . Lyrica and Celebrex did nothing. Ibuprofen sometimes...
- Anyone with similar problems post fusion? Starting to think I'm crazy! 17th January 2008
... 4 months post op. I blamed it on the Neurontin or Skelaxin I was taking. I felt like I was swelling up. Every...
- Marlo's Mom is back!! 10th January 2008
... my sleep, and was very disoriented.
I had taken Skelaxin prior to surgery, but for some reason they didn't...
- Justoneofus 23rd December 2007
... nuttins wrong with Tammy, Pepper . BTW I take 800MG Skelaxin ....
... I still take vicodin daily; 1 -10/500 and 1- 800mg skelaxin daily. I function very well most days on this, but...
- Schragie?? 23rd December 2007
... more during the day. But I also chase the V, with a skelaxin each night too. I have tried each by themselves and ... it's just not enough.
Have you tried the skelaxin ? Flexeril never did much for me at all, and the Skelaxin ... when all the crap began 4+ years ago. I can take the skelaxin anytime and it doesnt put me in a fog, but helps with...
... very upset!
I remember throwing out a bottle of Skelaxin a couple of years ago, not remembering exactly what...
- Ongoing back problems 26th November 2007
... injections along with 60 mg of prednisone for a week and skelaxin and vicoden.
The problem is it is a Workman's comp...
- Chronic back pain 16th November 2007
... that. My GP had been giving that to me along with Skelaxin for inflammation. The RX that I'm currently on is...
... medication absorbed faster into your body in doing so.
Skelaxin is not an anti-inflammatory, but a muscle relaxer...
- Any have Failed Back Surgery? 14th November 2007
... put the needle in. I've been living on Oxycodone, Skelaxin and Lyrica since Dec. 2006. I just had an epidural...
- does skelaxin work better than zanaflex 30th October 2007
... was never on it long enough to give it a chance.
Skelaxin did not make me sleepy and I could take it during...
... done wonders for my back spasms.
I have heard that skelaxin is works very well and does not make you tired. My...
- 360 surgery for one level fusion ??? 23rd October 2007
... off all daily medication, with the occasional Advil, Skelaxin or Ultram ER and tough days....
- Piriformis Syndrome 12th October 2007
... pelvic MRI will show that. I already take 2400 mg of Skelaxin and 300mg of Lyrica. He is increasing my Lyrica by...
- 5 Month Post-op 28th September 2007
... overdo. I do still take a low dose vicodin daily and skelaxin . Hopefully I will be able to eliminate those over...
- Bad News 24th September 2007
... I have any pain that seems more than normal, take Skelaxin occasionally and am working on getting my strength ... lives many hours away. Those are the times I take Skelaxin and try to thwart muscle spasms.
I do have permanent...
- started Lyrica.....spaced out 13th September 2007
... awake because of Narcolepsy. Then I take Lyrica, Skelaxin and Oxycodone which make you tired. I think my meds...
- A year later.. As good as it gets?? 13th September 2007
... on so much meds. Still on the Oxycodone. Taking Skelaxin , Lyrica. When does it end? I asked the surgeon if...
- Uh-oh 5th September 2007
... needed. Im now down to 1 5/500 vicodin daily with 1 skelaxin . I am trying to work off them entirely but will...
- Help reading MRI results 5th September 2007
... suggested i see a specialist. I am currently taking skelaxin and vicodin, but the pain has been pretty intense...
- L5/S1 Fusion for Spondylothesis. Help! I am so scared! 23rd August 2007
... comes and goes. My Doc has me on 100mg of Ultram and Skelaxin . I took three times my dose of both of them last night...
- ok guys really need your help 21st August 2007
... scapula
*Currently on oxycodone 10mg every 6 to 8 hrs, skelaxin 800, motrin in between, & now Lryica @ bedtime
*could...
- Is this my limit. 16th August 2007
... for pain? I am only taking tylenol and an occasional skelaxin to help me sleep. My doctor said it would take up...
- Pressure feeling building up and up 12th August 2007
... with it now its unbearable. the doctor put me on skelaxin to see if maybe it was muscle issues but not even...
- Oramorph Oral Solution 25th July 2007
... you are building a tolerence. I take 2400 mg of Skelaxin , 150mg of Lyrica and 25 - 50mg of Oxycodone. I...
- Lower back pain!!!!! 24th July 2007
... surgeon keeps saying it will take time. I live on Skelaxin , Lyrica and Oxycodone. With all those meds it is...
- Ultrasound/Video Eval of Right Piriformis or Ishial Bursitis, Sound familiar anyone? 18th July 2007
... worst of times, I take a prescribed muscle relaxant, skelaxin , which lets the muscles settle and hurt less (and...
... Those drs at comp gave me piroxicam for pain, and skelaxin , and had tens at PT , couldn't do anything in pt for...
... does icy hot patches (but not at the same time). Skelaxin as the muscle relaxant worked much better than Flexeril...
- Pity Part anyone???? 18th July 2007
... meds. I am extremely sensitive to meds.. but I found skelaxin works well as a muscle relaxer without sending me...
... well, have not tried skelaxin . I am fond of my zanaflex, but more for relaxing...
- A new annoying feeling/pain 17th July 2007
... and feet. I assume it is a nerve. The Lyrica and Skelaxin don't seem to be doing much. Guess if I did not take...
- Back pain (Dr. thought kidney stones) hip pain - pubic bone popped 16th July 2007
... sent to the osteo by my regular doctor when Mobic & Skelaxin did not work. Maybe there is something else they can...
- Justoneofus, HI!!!! 13th July 2007
... each evening to sleep better, and I still take one skelaxin daily with it. But otherwise.. I seem to be doing...
- So far my prescriptions do nothing....skelaxin + tramadol 12th July 2007
... the tension in my back would go away if i took the skelaxin as directed ( 4 times daily) and that if i took 1 ... every 4-6 hours for pain it should help me out. The skelaxin did absolutely nothing from the start and motrin seems...
... Hi, at one point I was also prescribed Skelaxin for spasms, but it also did absolutely nothing for...
... having back problems and my sister was prescribed skelaxin for hers [ on a lower dosage ] and she is having the...
... I was prescribed skelaxin after my injury two years ago and it did absolutely...
- Cymbalta 8th July 2007
... because they all cause swelling. I take 2400mg of Skelaxin too which has that side effect. I'm 42 and when I...
- Does the pain ever end??? 5th July 2007
... out of therapy no more massage. I'm on Lyrica and Skelaxin and also Oxycodone. Neither of the three help the...
- Injections at 11:15 am 2nd July 2007
... to do next. (I still take have to take 1 vicodin & skelaxin daily.. otherwise I'm aching big time within a few...
- screw removal? spinal stimulator? SI injections? 20th June 2007
... taking oxycodone 15MG and Morphine 30MG plus Lyrica and skelaxin but nothing took the pain away ,so just last week...
- Not to jinx it but........... 29th May 2007
... that. I thought water retention from the Lyrica and Skelaxin . Just started a water pill Sunday. Who knows. ...
- New here! Been lurking for awhile, have a question.. 23rd May 2007
... fused and I still take on a normal day 1 vicodin and 1 skelaxin or my pain level rises and tylenol isn't strong enough...
- Almost 3 Months Post-op 3 Level Fusion 23rd May 2007
... really tight and hurt really bad, I am taking 800mg skelaxin and it does not help at all, does anyone have any...
... a call into your dr. and let him/her know that the skelaxin isn't working and see if they can get you something...
... Assistant and let them know the spasms are awful and the skelaxin isn't touching it.
There are many other types that...
... really tight and hurt really bad, I am taking 800mg skelaxin and it does not help at all, does anyone have any...
- Advice From Post Op People Please !! 17th May 2007
... I do take low doses of vicodin (1 10mg tab) and skelaxin (1) daily to keep things under control. Tylenol isnt...
- Good MRI results but still in pain 16th May 2007
... He said I've done therapy, TENS and take Lyrica and Skelaxin so I'm doing everything right. I've been walking...
- 8 weeks post op, is this normal? 7th May 2007
... medication daily to sustain me. I take one Vicodin and one Skelaxin daily. If I don't I'm really hurting and regular...
- I Finally Called the Dr.......... 2nd May 2007
... there will be no reason for my pain. With 2400mg of Skelaxin you would think there would be no muscle pain. Oh...
- Pain Med Question 23rd April 2007
... still have to take at least 1 10mg Vicodin and one skelaxin per day. This may be permanent for me, and Im okay...
... op. I take 2 Oxycodone per day. I take 2400mg of Skelaxin . I also take 150mg of Lyrica. I'm still in a lot...
- Time to take control of my life......... 20th April 2007
... phetamines for it. So they are uppers. The Oxycodone and Skelaxin make you tired. It's a rough cycle. The Neurontin...
- medicines for a fusion 18th April 2007
... they just upped the strength and dosage along with Skelaxin for spasms as needed, and was fine.
Hope this...
- Happy Anniversary to Schragie & Me! & Update 18th April 2007
... it gets.. I can deal, so long as I have Vicodin and Skelaxin on board as needed. I mean, I average still one tablet...
- Physcial Therapist dumped me! 12th April 2007
... Sept. 2006. I'm still taking Oxycodone, 2400mg of Skelaxin and 150mg of Lyrica. Still in pain. From what I...
- Norco vs other pain meds 6th April 2007
... personality effect. I tried Nuurontin...nothing. I tried Skelaxin ...nothing. I am trying Lyrica in doces of 200 to 250...
- I am not doing so well 3rd April 2007
... every waking moment. Not I'm using it with Oxycodone, Skelaxin and Lyrica. Somewhere down the line it has to get...
- Suzy-Q - Back from A Needed Break 30th March 2007
... really good considering. Still taking vicodin and skelaxin .. one tab each daily most days.
Despite the...
- Two months post fusion....back from the check! 23rd March 2007
... need just one vicodin daily and chase that with a skelaxin (muscle relaxer) at night to keep some new sciatica...
- Pain is getting worst! 22nd March 2007
... I am currently taking Lyrica, Darvon and Skelaxin . Lyrica and Skelaxin is three times a day and Darvon...
- Going backwards 21st March 2007
... know most of my pain is muscle. I take 2400mg of Skelaxin for that. Don't think it is working but they say...
- post-op pain meds 21st March 2007
... Tramadol again and it seems to be helping. I'm also on Skelaxin but don't think that is a narcotic. Doesn't really...
- My Turn To Whine(again) 21st March 2007
... glimmer of sunshine tomorrow..I just piled up on the skelaxin , it makes me tired and helps me sleep the pain away...
- Newbie Here 20th March 2007
... didn't help at all. Doc gave me pain meds - Soma, Skelaxin , Vicodin & Ultracet. I alternate between them depending...
