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Pain Management board

Newbi looking for support 30th January 2006
... to local osteo clinic and got PT, 40 Vicodin and 40 Skelaxin . No relief of the neck pain. shoulder blade pain...
What would yall think about a mornin roll call? 27th January 2006
... only gets worse. I used to take soma, robaxin and skelaxin (not all at the same time) but stomach problems got...
I'd like to detox for a week....have questions 23rd January 2006
... week to basically detox from my pain meds except my skelaxin . And then I would resume again next week on my pain...
Any other muscle relaxers out there?? 23rd December 2005
... after trying both Flexeril (puts me to sleep) and Skelaxin (does nothing). Aside from not needing it due to Morphine...
Need some help! Question about water retention! 15th December 2005
... pill. The current meds I'm on are Oxy, Percocet, Skelaxin , Lyrica 300mg, Cymbalta 60mg. I have been noticing...
How in the heck do I get rid of this pain!!?? 28th November 2005
... it!! I take naproxen sodium, tylenol, ibuprofen, Skelaxin (muscle relaxers), and I can't get rid of it...or...
What is soma? 22nd November 2005
... reactions. I've tried everyting from oral baclofin, skelaxin Valium, flexerill and zanaflex. Soma has been the...
I think I goofed mixing meds- help? 18th November 2005
... just now for the night which include Oxy, percocet, skelaxin and lyrica. Do you know how dangerous that would...
Come to my Rescue, Super Dave 4th August 2005
... on it. I was taking Flexeril/2X daily, now taking Skelaxin 800mg/1X daily along with the NSAID. PC doc said...
... on it. I was taking Flexeril/2X daily, now taking Skelaxin 800mg/1X daily along with the NSAID. PC doc said...
Hi, new member here! 29th July 2005
... twice daily, Percocet 5/325 for break-through pain, Skelaxin (800mg three times daily) and xanax. For the migranes...
Cost of OxyContin? 13th July 2005
... month minimum rxs. It has saved me a lot. I was on Skelaxin which I really liked as a muscle relaxer, but it was...
Tapering off Neurontin? 22nd May 2005
... me, Just feel like an ole drunk in pain. :) I take skelaxin 800mg also with Tramadol. I dont want to become hooked...
Really need help, long post but urgent, need info 13th April 2005
... much to my dissapointment, I am back on Norco and Skelaxin again. Actually laying on ice at the moment. This...
withdrawals from methadone 7th April 2005
... can give me. I cant sleep at night either, I take skelaxin (muscle relaxer) and Tramadol. I called this other...
Shout out to the Bard 15th March 2005
... I brought this up to my DR and he won't change the skelaxin . That stuff just isn't working anymore. My other problem...
Back Brace for Muscle Spasms..Need Help 9th March 2005
... all the current problems. He refuses to change the Skelaxin I take for muscle spasms even though it isn"t working...
... would seem like a wise choice. I have had to take Skelaxin in the past and I think that was a total waste. Given...
... disciplines in one place. I think my doc is stuck on Skelaxin because of drug reps. He has all kinds of "freebies ... " with Skelaxin labels on them. Tissue holders, pens, clipboards that...
I have had it!!! 26th February 2005
... orthropedic doctor (er referred) who gave me percocets and skelaxin . I stayed with that doctor till January when I switched...
Shore: update on my new insurance's escalating price for my meds 9th February 2005
... orally. Personally, I don't hink much of robaxin or skelaxin but everyone is different, flexerrill is another but...
... orally. Personally, I don't hink much of robaxin or skelaxin but everyone is different, flexerrill is another but...
Bias against OxcyC..Or am I dreamin'? 8th February 2005
... back up to 4800mg neurontin, 200mg Topomax,3600mg Skelaxin , 2000mgRelafin and 90mg Morphine time released. ...
Question about Oxycontin 20th January 2005
... OxyContin daily, 30mg of percocet for BT pain, four skelaxin daily (800mg each), Lyrica for nerve pain which is...
I need a longer acting muscle relaxer 19th January 2005
... I find that Skelaxin is a much better and stronger muscle relaxer than...
... Yeah, I am back on the Skelaxin after that run with the soma. Here is what I ended ... up doing...........800mgs of Skelaxin 4 times a day. If it is a really bad day.....then ... that,Amy? Karen Oh, before you go and ask for Skelaxin ............I didn't want you to set yourself up.. ... ....the Skelaxin is like $175 for 120 ( month's supply) Even with good...
... for the info. I will ask my doctor about trying the Skelaxin , Soma, Baclofen, and Zanaflex. The doctor I was seeing...
Shore or anyone...... 6th January 2005
... me off the soma all together and put me back on the skelaxin saying that......muscle relaxers such as the soma ... backwash of stomach acid. He said for now to up my skelaxin to 800mgs 4 times a day and then he switched me to...
Shore, are you out there? 4th January 2005
... to the back of the cabinet. I can go back to the skelaxin , but it really didn't do that much for me. Compared...
Robaxin causing more muscle spams? 13th December 2004
... Methocarbamol (Robaxin) works centrally, similar to Skelaxin , it doesn't really stop the spasms as much as it helps...
... you should most certainly try another one. I take Skelaxin . I have taken Valium which works the best, but I...
New to this...question for shore or anyone who can help... 5th December 2004
... t do anything for the inflammation. I also take Skelaxin ( muscle relaxer) and Xanax and Trazadone for panic...
... deressant, everyone got some mild muscle relaxer like skelaxin , Everone did PT or everyone got trigger point injections...
Methadone 9th November 2004
... Why use methadone or Oxycontin if Elevill and skelaxin works, but because of public knowledge of these potent...
Soma - 350mgs QUESTION---HELP!!!!!!!! 29th October 2004
... are for spasticity and meds like flexerill, soma and skelaxin are for spasm. Spasms are more focused and can...
Shoreline I need some advice 4th October 2004
... celebrex, nuerontin, zanaflex, flexeril, robaxin and skelaxin , 600mg ibuprofen, have endured 4 surgeries and still...
Doctor Is Mad Because I Ran Out Early 3rd October 2004
... celebrex, nuerontin, zanaflex, flexeril, robaxin and skelaxin , 600mg ibuprofen, have endured 4 surgeries and still...
... celebrex, nuerontin, zanaflex, flexeril, robaxin and skelaxin , 600mg ibuprofen, have endured 4 surgeries and still...
Anyone know of a good anti-inflammatory other then prednisone?? 13th September 2004
... orally to increase efficacy of pain meds. Robaxin, Skelaxin , flexerill,Xanaflex only have effect on the brain...
... orally to increase efficacy of pain meds. Robaxin, Skelaxin , flexerill,Xanaflex only have effect on the brain...
HELP...I cant take it anymore!! 1st August 2004
... meds. How do you like the Zanaflex? My PM prescribed Skelaxin 400 mgs, and it helped the spasms some, but was killer...
... meds. How do you like the Zanaflex? My PM prescribed Skelaxin 400 mgs, and it helped the spasms some, but was killer ... tossing around. My old PCP had originally tried Skelaxin when he'd diagnosed the herniated discs as "a pulled...
Friends without faces... 31st May 2004
... limp or something.LOL I've got a big bottle of Skelaxin " a very mild muscle relaxer" that just gives me the...
Muscle Relaxer Question - PLEASE Read 21st April 2004
... for muscle spasms, tightness ect.. I started on Skelaxin which didn't do much. Then I was on Soma for about...
MRi Report and doctors Visit 24th March 2004
... ashtma and that's it for now. I had been on vicodin, skelaxin , and bextra, but the former doc took me off all that...
Severe neck pain do not know what to do! 19th March 2004
... Valium though. I've also taken all the others, Robaxin, skelaxin , flexerill, soma, you name it I have a bottle in my...
Is it normal for family doc, to make a appt with PMD without discussing it with me? 12th March 2004
... is trial and error. They might start you out with skelaxin for muscle spasms and a non narcotic pain reliever...
... is trial and error. They might start you out with skelaxin for muscle spasms and a non narcotic pain reliever...
Shoreline 11th January 2004
... philosopy. Anti depressants, mild muscle relaxers like skelaxin and you have to participate in their Psychologists...

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy board

Strong pain medication not working anymore, any ideas? 20th November 2007
... was in the beginning either. My doc just prescriped Skelaxin . It gives me huge headaches and chest pain. I d...
Am I Imagining This? 20th November 2007
... it didn't work for me. Most recently I was put on Skelaxin , however the side effects are a huge headache and...
Anyone with Spinal Cord Stimulators 2nd April 2005
... currently on Morphine, Prozac, Keppra, clonipin, & skelaxin . A couple of weeks ago I had the scs trial for...
Question about Neuroutin 22nd March 2005
... touch of the patch. I also take 2400 mg. a day of Skelaxin and 2400 mg. of Ibuprophen. Hope this helps....
... I have been on neurontin for 9 months, along with skelaxin , percocet, antidepressents, topomax, etc. One bad...

Restless Leg Syndrome board

need new med any suggestions 30th December 2003
... it just makes me non functional. I have also taken skelaxin but it causes me to vomit. does anyone else have ... tylenol 3, cant take ibuprophrine, vioxx, celebrex, skelaxin , and flexeral. thanks stephanie...
... it just makes me non functional. I have also taken skelaxin but it causes me to vomit. does anyone else have ... tylenol 3, cant take ibuprophrine, vioxx, celebrex, skelaxin , and flexeral. thanks stephanie [ COLOR=DarkOrange...

Schizophrenia board

Visions of the Night... 28th February 2005
... Disorder. I am taking Xanax, Zyprexa, Neurontin, Lexapro, Skelaxin , Bextra, and Hydroxyzine. I see visions of people...

Spinal Cord Disorders board

Injections ?? 25th February 2008
... Motrin daily, have tried numerous muscle relaxants ( Skelaxin , Zanaflex, Flexeril), and seem to get the most relieve...
... bone fusing which could take up to one year. I have Skelaxin at home but they make me feel so lethargic even if ... Motrin daily, have tried numerous muscle relaxants ( Skelaxin , Zanaflex, Flexeril), and seem to get the most relieve...
i had surgery for myelopathy . why did my headaches come back? 1st January 2008
... getting along. Hugs, MimGregg PS, I would ask for Skelaxin , Flexeril, or Soma to help with the muscle spasms...
Migraines & neck, can't take it 28th August 2007
... course he said ask your doctor. For now I will up the skelaxin to see if it works @ all. Lryica can cause headaches...
... neck hoping that will keep them away. also upped my skelaxin . Sick of this tingling at the top of my head, do you...
Rehabilatation Dr. next, whats his job? 18th August 2007
... to 8 hrs,some days that will be fine others no way, skelaxin , and tylanol, well took the 2 mg of valium away ...
... worried when I am still in this kind of pain. Oxycodone, skelaxin , alittle motrin,now lryica, I wonder why there is...
... Chrissy, yes I am on oxycodone 10mg, along with skelaxin & lryica, I was on vicodin & it was only lasting about...
Is it OK to take Ibuprofen 7 months post op (fusion)? 8th August 2007
... does not space me out or anything. Have you taken Skelaxin ? It is a muscle relaxer? I actually think I could...
... had neck fusion feel OK to take it? I never tried Skelaxin . I might try it sometime soon, though....
New to HealthBoard 8th August 2007
... effects? For now I am on oxycodone 10mg, along with Skelaxin (other doc wrote script for percocet, have not got...
Got an appointment with the Neuro, but gotta wait!!! 8th August 2007
... any help you can while you wait for answers. I am on skelaxin as a muscle relaxer have no clue how it compares to ... spasms all duing that bone scan today. lot of good skelaxin did @ the time. I should not complain had good day...
Has anyone here had side effects from Flezeril? 31st July 2007
... sure if it's an option for you but I was just put on Skelaxin instead of Flexeril. It is less sedating and has...
Any experiences with Skelaxin? Other options? 25th July 2007
... term not like flexeril, I think. I read about the skelaxin , i guess you can take that long too....
... Yep, work interferes with my ability to take the Skelaxin at ideal intervals - but it does seem to be helping...
... is really bad. A have a friend who was taking the Skelaxin , but I think she stopped because it made her to tired...
... this in some other area because this thread is about skelaxin . Anyway I won't go on anymore except to say that...
Hi/New Here 4th June 2007
... year ago. Still have some pain, take 1 vicodin and 1 skelaxin daily. I just had my first PM visit post op. We...
Muscle relaxers, did they help you? 24th March 2007
... Neuro gave me a muscle relaxer to try its called Skelaxin . I took a half a pill and it did nothing, I was hoping...
... My neurosurgeon prescribed skelaxin . It did absolutely nothing to help me. It was definitely...
Darvecet 12th January 2007
... that is too much. I have tried Tramadol, Ultram, Skelaxin , Metocarbonal, naproxen, and others that I can't even...
How long after ACDF before I feel better? 26th December 2006
... the spasms disappear and he is more comfortable. Skelaxin does not work as well when the spasms are really bad...
Neck herniation and tendonitis elbow 21st December 2006
... mentioned EMG for my neck. I'm on Neurontin 1800 mg and Skelaxin 2400 mg and Ultram 300 mg. Those meds are for everything...
Mri Cervical Spine And A Lot Of Pain 19th December 2006
... but they can't do both at once. The Dr. gave me Skelaxin 800mg every 6 hours. I have been taking Neurontin...
Post 2-level ACDF -- realistic expectations for recovery? 18th May 2006
... other thing, your NS might prescribe you Flexeril or Skelaxin to help you with the spasms. It might be worth a...
3wks post adcf surgery 19th April 2006
... too many painkillers. i was reading last nite about skelaxin . i think i'll ask the dr. about that. it's sposed...
... too many painkillers. i was reading last nite about skelaxin . i think i'll ask the dr. about that. it's sposed ... Bless and take care. michelle* :) Michelle, Skelaxin was my drug of choice so to say before surgery and ... there is no nsaids in it. Perhaps what you found is skelaxin + nsaids or something like an nsaid. Last, skelaxin...
... We know that if he takes, say, a Flexeril or a Skelaxin , he will be asleep within the hour and out for at...
Four Weeks Post ACDF C5/6 - Ouch! (?) 22nd March 2006
... .I'm told to take percocet and the muscle relaxer skelaxin (which I have been taking since after the surgery ... of Motrin 3 - 4 times a day for pain along with my Skelaxin ...this makes me a little nervous as I've ready many...
... Yea - I have a mix of different mediciines... Skelaxin , Percoet... None of those seem to do much. I did...
... as of the past two days... I am going back to the skelaxin to see if I can get enough relief with just that....
... was rough. Only : 3x 1000mg tylenol 3x 800mg skelaxin But... I survived. Not sure I could have done...
... on today, but I'm 1:14 mins overdo for my tylenol / skelaxin cocktail! So.... Not too bad. Think I'll take...
... right? :) I'm doing a little better today - only 1 skelaxin .. no tylenol. Not sure if that has been actually...
... All in all, one of the better days... 3x skelaxin , 1x tylenol Headaches seem to be going away - perhaps...
... want the full thing first night while still doing skelaxin . Anyway, about an hour into it, my neck and arm ... out today so not too much to do but I've only take skelaxin 2x and no tylenol needed to get me through doses....
... some wild muscle spasms now... Time for that next Skelaxin ! The other thing that my PT said was that I had...
... . See how today goes! It's time for my next skelaxin and if I didn't have PT, I could probably... *GASP...
... I thought I would be tough and just try to take a skelaxin when I "really needed it rather than before"... ...
... other stuff. See if any of that helps. Only two skelaxin and 1 tylenol dose today - the day was pretty okish...
... Saturday I had two doses of 500mg Tylenol. One dose of Skelaxin and one flexeril before sleep. Sunday I had one ... dose of 1000mg Tylenol and one Skelaxin . One flexeril before sleep. That's a pretty big...
... earlier today ~3:00 and I was HURTIN after. took a skelaxin and laid down... since about oh - 6 or so I've been...
... to give my quick update... I took one - yes one skelaxin today. That's it. Wow. And I'm not even sure...
... decent day. Got pluggin at 6 and didn't need the skelaxin until 11:30. Same kinda situation as yesterday...
... things and I have been paying since. I took a skelaxin for some extra support today for the first time in...
... neck pain. Hope you are feeling better after the skelaxin .......
To have or not to have mylegram 28th March 2005
... when I was pregnant :) ! Anyway I get send off with skelaxin and mobic and told to continue taking my ultram for...
major muscle spasms in back,shoulders, chest post surgery ? 12th October 2004
... Skelaxin brand name does your doc give samples? its expensive...
... luck! Donna P.S. My doc gave me a sample of Skelaxin . I'll go look to see if it has any other names on...
10 days postop ACDF, still have twitching! 2nd October 2004
... stuff i.e. robaxin and generics to fancier newer stuff skelaxin much well wishes on your continued road to recovery...
Need uregnt help 7th July 2004
... primary doc who said it was muscle strain and after Skelaxin didn't help and he got worse, they sent him to a sports ... last week, was told it was muscle again and put on Skelaxin again. Sunday (4th July) he woke up and the lump was...
Broken Cervical Screws 7th July 2004
... me for two months. Thank goodness for Vicodin and Skelaxin ....
Like new after c5-c6 surgery? 4th June 2004
... sensations after acdf c5-6. I am taking Nuerontin and Skelaxin with not much relief. Does anyone else have this...
muscle spasms??? 26th May 2004
... Some other meds useful for the muscle spasms are Skelaxin ( not as sedating ) or Valium,Robaxin,Soma or Zanaflex...
ACDF, muscle spasms, and baclofen? 28th April 2004
... for your muscle spasms maybe you might want to try Skelaxin . It is a muscle relaxer without all the side effects...
... surgery. The doc prescribed me vicoden 10/500 and skelaxin for the muscle relaxer. I am just 35 years old and...
Neck And Headache Pain 27th April 2004
... AND THEN IT STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN....IT STARTED WITH SKELAXIN , SOMA, AND NOW FLEXIRIL.......IF THIS KEEPS UP I AM...
2wks post op acdf and i need HELP! 18th April 2004
... or was a little less when i took my muscle relaxer ( Skelaxin ) and then laid down and just relaxed, no difference...
Three days post op today 19th March 2004
... with Lortab 7.5 and Soma 350. I had Lortab 5 and Skelaxin before. He also gave me a refill on both of them...
I Want This To 'GO AWAY'! 29th February 2004
... all I have been prescribed is Ibuprofen, Vioxx and Skelaxin ... none of which helps me at all. Last night,...
Cervical Spondylosis and Disk Herniation 24th February 2004
... you told the doctor it's not helping? I am taking Skelaxin and it seems to do a good job and not make me too...
... taking what my GP has given me. I've been on or am on Skelaxin (One week's worth was $53 and it didn't help me anyways...
Scheuermanns Kyphosis, Scoliosis, DDD, etc 22nd February 2004
... started with treatment, along with ibuprofin tabs ans Skelaxin . I believe that the doctors will add more details...


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