- muscle spasms 18th June 2004
... until 6 days ago I had mostly bad days. I still take Soma once or twice a day for the muscle spasms and occasionally...
- Headaches 2 months post-op?? 17th June 2004
... heat or ice on my neck or head, or Tylenol, Advil, Soma or Darvocet. They start in my upper neck at the base...
- neck pain 2 mos after acdf 6th June 2004
... patient healing takes time. I rely on my medications: Soma and Tylenol #4 for relief when needed. It helps. He...
- Like new after c5-c6 surgery? 4th June 2004
... have gotten worse in last month on meds (Arthroflex, Soma & rare Darvocet) & work restrictions. (How is THAT...
- Dizziness And Room Spinning 2nd June 2004
... attributes to muscle spasms. I do find that when I take my Soma (muscle relaxant), the dizziness is almost gone.
...
... attributes to muscle spasms. I do find that when I take my Soma (muscle relaxant), the dizziness is almost gone.
...
- New Here, Possible C5-6 Herniation, Lots of Questions 28th May 2004
... I am on a one month course of NSAID (Arthroflex), Soma and Darvocet for extreme pain. I know I have no improvemen...
- Help-2 Weeks Post-Op ACDF and NAUSEUS 22nd May 2004
... nausea. I went back on the meds - particularly the Soma (muscle relaxant) - and the dizziness and most of...
... doctor on Monday.
I am 5 weeks post-op ACDF C5/6. The Soma he prescribed said to take it 4 times a day. The Darvocet ... was prescribed "as needed for pain." So, the Soma was not just for me to take as needed - it was intended...
- Need opinion - neck pain & what it means for teacher's job 20th May 2004
... and multiple procedures.
I am taking Orthoflex, Soma at night and Darvocet for extreme pain with a disability...
- muscle stiffness/soreness 6th May 2004
... I needed to get off all the drugs (Lortab 7.5 and Soma ). I'm kind of on the borderline of it still hurts...
- One week post op ACDF 4th May 2004
... this week! Not pain free - still taking pain meds and Soma - but definitely much better days. Even after a good...
- ACDF, muscle spasms, and baclofen? 28th April 2004
... Glad to see you back! :)
I have been taking Soma 4x/day along with Darvocet since my ACDF on 4/16. ... but not often. I have found when I don't take the Soma , the muscle spasms are really, really bad. So I'm ... not going to try to cut back on the meds just yet. Soma is a very old and safe drug - I haven't heard of anyone...
- Neck And Headache Pain 27th April 2004
... STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN....IT STARTED WITH SKELAXIN, SOMA , AND NOW FLEXIRIL.......IF THIS KEEPS UP I AM GOING...
... back to the doc and ask for some pain meds. Flexril, Soma etc are muscle relaxers not pain killers. Hang in...
... back to the doc and ask for some pain meds. Flexril, Soma etc are muscle relaxers not pain killers. Hang in...
- 1 week post-op; a couple of problems/questions 21st April 2004
... the muscle spasms in my neck. I had cut back on the Soma (muscle relaxant) thinking it might be making me dizzy ... up, the dizziness should go away. So, back on the Soma 4 times a day.
I also asked him about the pain...
- ACDF for Friday 19th April 2004
... thank God! I woke up early in severe pain, but took a Soma and a Vicodin and went back to bed. When I got up...
... muscle spasms started right away and were horrible. The Soma didn't do anything for them, neither did the darvocet ... definite connetion there. So all day I was taking my Soma s and had very little dizziness.
Don't sit for very...
- Home after ACDF 16th April 2004
... was definitely worse. The doctor gave me a rx for Soma with instructions to take one four times a day. Well ... me tell you something...when you're in severe pain, Soma does not help you relax. It used to be whenever I...
- 2 week checkup, Spinalpak fusion stimulator 30th March 2004
... all. Told him I was still taking 2 Lortab and one Soma daily most of the time and he said that's okay. Gave...
- Three days post op today 19th March 2004
... baggy though.
He sent me home with Lortab 7.5 and Soma 350. I had Lortab 5 and Skelaxin before. He also...
- Home after ACDF 13th March 2004
... you left the hospital? Mine gave me Lortab 7.5 and Soma and a refill of each. I was worried about still taking...
- anniversary 6th March 2004
... never laid on my left side. I took Celabrex, Viox, soma , zanflex, flexrill, mobic, and few others, nothing...
- Hello- Somewhat successfull ACDF (long) 16th February 2004
... but occassionally have to take 2. I also take 350 mg soma PRN.
I am an educated professional who has no addictive...
- Double spinal fusion and lamenectomy ? 18th January 2004
... the hospital stay was okay.
He is taking percocet, soma and has a durogesic pain patch every three days.
...
... the hospital stay was okay.
He is taking percocet, soma and has a durogesic pain patch every three days.
...
- 3 months Check Up....No Xray or MRI and Still in Pain! 13th December 2003
... am now scheduled for P/T and have a prescrip. for Soma (muscle relaxer). I am six weeks post op but still...
... am now scheduled for P/T and have a prescrip. for Soma (muscle relaxer). I am six weeks post op but still...
- Neurologist 9th December 2003
... pain management is all that they can do. I have taken Soma (muscle relaxer) and that does help along with the...
- Triple MRI Results - Please Help Me! 30th September 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- Scheurmans Disease with Degenerative Disk Disease 23rd September 2003
... Disk Disease. I have been on medications such as soma , Butalbitol, Oxycotin, and Avenza, but have either...
- Anyone else having daily headaches? 15th September 2003
... headaches are morphing into migraines. I am taking Soma for the spasms, but it isn't doing the trick. For...
... Hi Mel and Lisa,
The soma is a muscle relaxant, but I don't know how it compares...
- sick of spasms!!!!! 27th August 2003
... spasms. I was having a lot at first then used some Soma - really helped. Have you /can you have any light...
- Quick update 24th July 2003
... another ruptured disc. For now, I am going to take a Soma , 20mg of hydrocodone and 0.5mg of Ativan and hope...
... or something. I only take one hydrocodone and one Soma a day, so what gives?
Anyway, thanks for letting...
... in the pool but I go home really hurting and take 2 Soma immediately. I saw NS at week 4 and she took one...
... to receive a return phone call. My med regimin is Soma , Bextra and ultracet....and even that doesnt hold...
... evidently because I had one of worst mornings yet. Took 1 soma and went to PT who put me on hot packs and one of...
... depending on the pain) and a 0.5mg of Ativan, and Soma 350mg. I only take the high level meds at bedtime...
- 6 week report 23rd July 2003
... tissue whiplash type injury (duh !! ) and gave me some Soma and Bextra and Ultracet to try. He said that if the...
- Collar comes off tomorrow 13th July 2003
... my neck and shoulders. The doctor started me on SOMA at about 5 weeks. It really helps. The NS said...
- C5-C6 ACDF difficulty swallowing 13th July 2003
... please let me know how your MRI goes.
I'm still taking Soma and T-4 for pain and muscles. I don't take them...
- Depression 4th July 2003
... stop. I'd go through a box of kleenex in a day. The Soma caused me to do this & now that I am off the Soma...
... to a neighbor. I cannot tend to them. Yes I am on Soma and I have been on my current anti depressive for...
- How long? 30th June 2003
... ubb/eek.gif[/img] Thank goodness for hydrocodone and Soma . I have a lot of burning and pain in my left shoulder...
... I was able to get off my major meds, but I was on Soma until just a few days ago; only manages to take it...
... wasn't doing as well as I would like and I ran out of Soma , DOH [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif...
- New To Board...Understanding MRI 13th June 2003
... middle of the proceedure so, I went yesterday with 2 Soma s in my system so I could relax. I hate taking the ... pills. (Vicadin, Soma ) I don't like the way they make me feel. I'm happy...
- The "Paul Harvey" on my story...... 9th June 2003
... 10mg hydrocodone, phenergan, Lidoderm patches, and Soma . Adequate meds to control my pain.
It is normal to...
- One step forward, 2 steps back 7th June 2003
... way for several hours. Only took Ultram and then the Soma and hydrocodone last night.
Muscles are real tight...
- nuerosurgeon Today AGAIN (sigh) Please not another surgery!! 30th May 2003
... patients off drugs after their surgeries. I did get soma ... but I realized it was only 50, and I'm supposed...
- i have a question??? 28th May 2003
... neck is still straight as a stick. That's why I'm on soma ... to try to get all these muscles to relax. They...
... restored it somewhat, but like WR, I have to take Soma for the muscle spasms.
NS said this wasn't unusual...
- Surgery Completed and Successful so they say 22nd May 2003
... and shoulder and couldn't turn over in bed, a little Soma took care of it. I have 2 cervical pillows I use,...
- Postop visit 8th day 21st May 2003
... I am only taking hydrocodone 2-3 times a day and Soma at night, so I think I am doing really well.
I don...
... experiencing. Thank God for pain meds. Got to get some more Soma and Norco tomorrow, but only taking pain meds about...
- Eeeee Haaaaa! I'm fusin' and free!!! 19th May 2003
... healthboards.com/ubb/bang.gif[/img] I have an Rx for Soma to try to finally get my muscles to relax, and because ... as to what their preferences are.
Does anyone use Soma ? [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/yawn.gif[/img...
... Wing
That is great news on the fusion. I take soma sometimes but only at night cause it makes me sleepy...
... when I was a high school student, I took a sample of soma that my doctor gave me to relax me after I pulled...
... the same news soon!!
Can't say anything about the Soma situation.
My 2 kids say So Ma enough to me!!!!!!...
... WR glad to hear your good news. My husband take soma and it works great for him. He has been on them sence ... on this new med Remeron he is trying to get off teh soma a little and only takes them at night. His muscle ... spasms are terrible and he has got to go back on the soma because he jerks and jumpss all night without it. ... on....lol.
Roy doesn't take pain meds or even the soma during the day anymore sence the doctor told him he...
... muscles in no time. I take Skelaxin during the day and Soma at night. Alot of time, my pain is due to muscle spasms...
... supply store?
Vicki, I'm just not sure about the soma ... I guess I should try it, at least. I will not...
... Wing,
What wonderful good news!! I was on Soma after my second surgery when Flexeril wasn't working...
- Topamax? 16th May 2003
... Skelaxin at this time to try out rather then take Soma for a muscle relaxer. It's suppose to be new and seems...
- Surgery Schedules 5th May 2003
... me at all for his fee.
He also put me on Norco and Soma . He was upset about the PM cutting my Ultram. Said...
... but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!
Took my Soma and Norco and looking forward to a good night's sleep...
- 5 weeks post-op ACDF muscle spasm 23rd April 2003
... Niki,
My understanding is that Soma is similar to flexeril, maybe just a bit less potent ... . I've tried Soma before (way back in the beginning of this ordeal)...
- Mel... how are you? 14th April 2003
... alternatives with a much shorter half life, we dont have Soma here, I use Valium. It works really well and and only ... ccumulative build up.I know the doc in Chicago wanted me on Soma , says it is really good, and you know I really trust...
- I have a question 27th March 2003
... drinking. He is still on the pain meds most days and soma every three hours. Is all of this to be expected...
- muscle relaxants 8th March 2003
... Dr ( PCP) did the same thing...I was om Lortab and Soma ...Soma did NADA.....and I did this well over 8 mos...
- Sam I Am?? 22nd June 2002
... damage but it sure was scary. I too was popping my Soma like they were M&M's.
Sounds like you had fun $...
... althboards.com/ubb/nono.gif[/img]
Well, I'm going to pop a Soma and take my amazing attitude to bed! You have a good...
- Jaw locked.. advice? 9th August 2007
... the fluid move on through), and a muscle relaxer ( Soma ) to help the jaw to relax.
My routine left my...
- TMJ update and questions 1st August 2007
... my jaw pops and cracks all the time. I can't take Soma anymore because it makes me too loopy and flexeril...
... my jaw pops and cracks all the time. I can't take Soma anymore because it makes me too loopy and flexeril...
- Splint Progression Thread 29th June 2007
... just little quivers). I'm now on muscle relaxers (4 Soma Compound per day) and that helps alleviate some of...
- What does a tomogram show? 5th June 2007
... bite needs to be lowered. She gave me a script for soma , and I go back next Wed. I just don't know what to...
... him re-evaluate his case plan for you.
What is soma - not sure I have heard of it. I am pretty sure my...
... doing anything is just a waste of time and money.
Soma is a mild muscle relaxer at least the generic version...
... probably opt for your younger sister and husband.
Soma -generic- is what my osteopath gave me. Its ok, doens ... he said I seemed more relaxed, well I have taken a soma before my visit. Vit D is also good for the bones...
... want to do what will help us.
My osteo gave me the soma and I can't really tell much when I take it, I can...
- twitching ? 1st June 2007
... but people see it. It doesn't matter if I take my soma , use my nightguard, and eat my soft food/liquid diet...
- what medications for tmj? 1st June 2007
... stopped it. I don't know what works.....but have tried soma , zonasamide, clonazepam, diazepam, and all sorts of ... pig any longer...... I've got it down to ibuprofen, soma (at night), and clonazepam and that's it. I do have...
- Wearing Nightguard makes problem worse? Is it possible? 7th May 2007
... relief, none have worked for me. I currently take a soma (muscle relaxant), insert the little guard and slather...
- Scared... 13th January 2007
... painkillers. I haven't been reacting well to the medicine ( SOMA ,and Naproxysen) so I got my SOMA switched to Robaxen...
- Please help! im too young for this!! 30th December 2006
... Update:
I was recently placed on Soma ,Naprosn,again, and Valium.
In addition, I also ... again...but I've been in too much pain to do it.
Soma has been giving me some serious problems though,since...
... possible that the dizziness is being caused by the Soma and Valium. This is a side effect of both medications...
- TMJ from auto accident 12th October 2006
... also, i am on 750mg of hydrocodone, soma and lyrica 4 times a day. the new hydro i got has...
- disk tied to muscle surgery option? 2nd August 2006
... anyone had this done? sorry if nuts message im on soma for massive jaw and face pain today///...
- Jaw stuck open - Now terrible tension-type headaches, will muscle Relaxants help? 19th May 2005
... I was in a car wreck about 7 years ago and took Soma for a neck strain, which I didn't have a reaction...
... muscle headaches. Honestly, nothing worked as good as Soma . I take 4 a day. They really don't make me sleepy...
- Headaches... 6th April 2005
... The only thing that helps the muscle headaches is Soma . Sometimes I add a fioricet to it as well. I also...
- New here-seeking Dr. for Second opinion 3rd March 2005
... has been elongated due to muscle spasms and he rx'd Soma . The problem is that I have been on Soma before,...
- benedryl at night stops my clenching 10th February 2005
... muscular in nature. I find that the muscle relaxer, Soma , works best for me. I take 3 a day (350 mg each)...
- surgery fossa implant 10th January 2005
... Was the DR able to give you something besides the soma ? I have my dear sister in law who will come and play...
... asking about me. Actually my dentist took me off the soma and upped my Norco 7.5 to Norco 10 4 times a day and ... times a day. The skelaxin does not work like the soma , but at least it doen't tear up my stomach. I am...
... day and Skelaxin 800mgs 4 times a day. I had tried Soma a few weeks ago and it was wonderful for the headaches...
- osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid ? 31st December 2004
... am back to sqaure one...........I had to quit the soma that was helping me so much because it started wrecking...
... feel better!!! How are you getting along without the soma ? Are you taking anything in replace?
Take care...
... never had a problem again until now. I guess the soma is pretty strong on the tummy. Even tums and 2 prevacids ... Skelaxin for about a year, but it didn't help like the soma .
How are you feeling? Are you doing ok right...
- Skelaxin for TMJ 30th December 2004
... the dose you are on, I doubt it. I have switched to soma now and it works great. Skelaxin works differently...
... nothing for me. I don't recall the dose though. I use soma now and find it much more effective.
Mommy...
... m worried about the side effects. Can things like Soma etc cause depression or dependancy ?
many thanks...
... while it did help some, it did nothing like what the soma did. Now, after being on soma for about 2 weeks or ... be trial and error for each of us. I stopped the soma cold turkey so I guess for a short time there is no...
- Wow The Day After 26th December 2004
... and grinding and clenching........
I am taking my Soma compound today with my normal Norco I take.
I am...
... I'm sorry to hear you are so miserable i hope the soma mixed with rest helps there is NOTHING worse than...
... just dont work for others. I am going to ask about soma next week. Of course I am looking for that 'prize...
... and I do notice it helps me relax my jaw. If you get Soma , please let me know how it works for you. I know it...
... muscle relaxer......but it works differently than the soma does. But, I am sure it is person by person. I can ... myself trying them all, including Valium, that the soma is by far superior for me.
I know that you can...
- Clenching With Mouth Splint 21st December 2004
... much I cannot believe it. I also just started on Soma along with the Norco I take daily and the soma has...
... Anyway, I have my meds now thankfully and thanks to the soma I just started on, I feel like a new person. I ate...
... news. It sounds like between your new splint and the Soma , things are really looking up for you! I'm happy for...
... was 12.
I am feeling much better today. I have soma coumpound......soma+aspirin+codeine that I can take ... on my really bad days. Usually I take just plain soma with the Norco. My dr had written for me to take ... 2 of the soma compounds at a time if I was really bad, so last night...
