- MRI, I am afraid of closed in spaces!! 13th July 2004
... give you either Xanax or Valium.
My husband took Soma before his, not due to claustrophobia but because...
- please help cure my mid-back pain 12th July 2004
... MCH: ask the doc for Soma , a muscle relaxer, and see if that does the trick...
- Muscle Relaxers: Flexeril vs. Soma 9th July 2004
... really effect me).
I do not know anything about Soma , I hope you find the drug that's right for you :...
... I was told Soma should only be used for a short period of time; that ... Soma loses it's potency after a few weeks of use. Beyond ... beginning. Flexeril worked just slighty better than Soma for me. At the time I was also taking Percocet and...
... I have been on soma for about 6 months now. I only take it at night....
...
have a script of carisoprodol i think generic soma and it helps put me to sleep
and sometimes that...
... caused me terrible sinus problems so I was switched to Soma . Which work great. The reason why doctors do not ... like to prescribe soma 's is because they turn to demeral as soon as they...
... I'm sorry that I have no experience with Soma , but I have tried Flexeril. Unfortunately for me,...
... I have had soma in the past and it works well for muscle spasms however ... after taking it.
My current Dr will not prescribe Soma he said it is not good for the liver and acts like...
... i have been on both for a while. soma i've been on for 3 yrs. it doesn't work as well after ... to find something else that works, b/c i think the soma just isnt working anymore. it did relieve the cramps...
... Dr told me that it wasnt very effective and to take Soma .. I did feel that it worked better, but made me feel...
... I was on soma for a few months. they work well as a muscle relaxer ... compromise. they made me drowsy but not as bad as soma , and seemed to help the cramps and tightness....
... I was on soma for a few months. they work well as a muscle relaxer ... drowsiness and insomnia" side effects both at once.
soma breaks down into phenobarbitol in your system, which ... compromise. they made me drowsy but not as bad as soma , and seemed to help the cramps and tightness....
- For anyone who has had a fusion.. When and how did you come off of your medication? 9th July 2004
... I have found it necessary to take a vicoden and a soma . The pain that I have been experiencing mostly is...
- Help!!! Bad Back Pain!!!! 8th July 2004
... it is bursitis, and a mild muscle relaxer. I used Soma . Prednsione is a steroid, but if it is inflammed it...
- Need help reading my MRI results 4th July 2004
... synthetic pain killer. I mixed three of those with one Soma . That worked. The next day I added Xanax. Again, no ... that if I took a muscle relaxer, it seemed to work. Soma is great. Valuim is good too. But, ya have to ask...
- IN A STICKY SITUATION: PLEASE READ, I WISH I WZ "FREEDA" SHIP ME OFF WITH THIS PAIN 3rd July 2004
... Hydrocodone- 10 mg 4 times a day (every 4 hours)
Soma 350 mg- 2 a day, (morning and night)
Ibuprofen 100...
- New to Board and in loads of pain! 1st July 2004
... wanted to go out dancing. I took three Ultraset, one Soma , and one Bextra. No pain. Ultraset is not a narcotic...
- HELP! Has anyone had anterior fusion 28th June 2004
... epidural and caudal injections, and PT. Also been on Soma , Lortab, Flexaril and even some anti-depressants that...
- Help with I.D.E.T. or Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation 24th June 2004
... can do for pain. ( I'm currently on Lortab 10mg and Soma 350mg) I am not ready for surgery again. As everyone...
- Details of ALIF 18th June 2004
... epidural and caudal injections, and PT. Also been on Soma , Lortab, Flexaril and even some anti-depressants that...
- What else could this be? 14th June 2004
... night and has not let up since. I am on baclofen and soma now, and am basically homebound. I have been to 8...
- CT scan or MRI and what is the difference? 5th June 2004
... wreaks havoc and I take IB infrequently as well as SOMA which makes me "zombieish" usually at night when I...
... wreaks havoc and I take IB infrequently as well as SOMA which makes me "zombieish" usually at night when I...
- 1 1/2 Year post Fusion pain, I know you guys are out there! 25th April 2004
... ) I'm still taking Vicodin ES a couple a day and Soma at night. Do I have to do this the rest of my life...
... ) I'm still taking Vicodin ES a couple a day and Soma at night. Do I have to do this the rest of my life...
- thorasic disc problem 16th April 2004
... put me on Methandone, Hydrocodone, Ultram, Valium, Soma , and Ambien CR. I had been taking Celebrex then Ibuprophen...
- Hello I am New! 11th April 2004
... pain meds for 6 months before surgery (demerol and soma and valium).
I had a foraminotomy on March 11...
- Looking for answers... 8th April 2004
... really bad.
Have them give you a muscle relaxer. Soma is good.
You are taking a lot of meds. Is there...
- Post op foraminotomy in pain... 30th March 2004
... the first time in 6 months. I was on demerol and soma . I really thought I was doing better, but now I...
- back pain worsens at night 30th March 2004
... feel ok that day and pain comes right back. I found Soma helps me sleep but not all night. Anyways can anyone...
... me something for the pain. Any suggestions? I take Soma now but can only take them at night as they weird...
- muscle spasms 30th March 2004
... had 1 round of facet joint injections, I take Vioxx, soma , and flexeril, I take daily jacuzzi bath, stretch...
- Everyday neck pain/headaches, HELP!!!! 29th March 2004
... on that later)
They had him on muscle relaxers, Soma , anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, and pain...
- Feet tingling and low back problems should I be concerned about long term damage? 26th March 2004
... put on pain pills (didn't take), muscle relaxers, Soma , Vioxx, physical therapy, and light duty at work....
- The Beginning of a journey I think.... 29th February 2004
... neck and a pinched nerve). He is getting through on Soma and Flexerial along with a myriad of natural supplements...
... the shoulder and numbness in his hands. He is taking Soma for the spasms.
He is set up to see the Neurologist...
- new...confused need help.... 10th February 2004
... just felt it was a strain and prescribed vicodin and soma .) When I didn't improve after a few weeks he ordered...
... just felt it was a strain and prescribed vicodin and soma .) When I didn't improve after a few weeks he ordered...
... killer that phases my pain. I am now on Vioxx and Soma . The Vioxx really does help some, but of course there...
- Pain M.D. Gives Up on Me 6th February 2004
... during the day and it does help some. At night I take Soma and that also has been helping. At least I sleep...
- Degenerative L-4 and L-5 Discs 22nd January 2004
... later, he gave be a shot and put me on celebrex and soma and told me to rest for a week. (Even with my past...
- Epidural damage i think... please help ANYONE! 9th January 2004
... The only thing that seems to work is Vicodin ES and Soma . Im trying zanaflex right now.. its a lil better...
- Nerve Block 4th January 2004
... narrowing. I have pain every day and I am on demerol and soma .
Any help would be appreciated//Thanks....
... narrowing. I have pain every day and I am on demerol and soma .
Any help would be appreciated//Thanks.
Hi
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- Hip Pain 7 Months Post Op Micro Discectomy 30th December 2003
... and a doc visit, I was prescribed muscle relaxants ( Soma then Skelaxin), pain meds (Vicodin) and anti-inflams...
- Back Pain and Fall 25th December 2003
... in spasm and cause nasty pain. Skelaxin is light... Soma is fairly strong. I'd ask your doc about that.....
- frustration 11th December 2003
... Myocalm when I was also taking vicodin or percocet, soma , an anti-inflammatory, a laxative and zantac. No...
- Sciatica 5th December 2003
... to take this medication along with my vicodin and soma and anti-inflammatory medications. It's stinky (a...
- Doctor won't prescribe strong narcotics!!!!! 2nd December 2003
... but a few days of that he put me on percocet and Soma . I would think the best solution would be to go to...
- Need a New Drug 22nd November 2003
... tell you from experance what worked for me, it was Soma and Loritab.
I was able to work fine, it did not...
- Attn Dayton :) 20th November 2003
... Vicodin, Topamax (for migraines) and ambiem -sometimes Soma but none of them do much fpr me. Today was a real...
- What is disk disease and a bulged disk 18th November 2003
... a chiropractor. I am on pain meds now demerol and soma and I don't want to live on these for the rest of...
... a chiropractor. I am on pain meds now demerol and soma and I don't want to live on these for the rest of...
- Effective tests for back problems 6th November 2003
... saw my Doctor the following Wednesday and he gave me soma and Vioxx and recommended a back x-ray. (He is a...
- Ciatic Nerve Pain 5th November 2003
... sleep helper too. I took that along with vicodin and Soma on my worst days.
Erika...what you (or your mom...
- What happens right after Lumbar Fusion surgery 27th October 2003
... the hosp. they also sent me home with vicodin and soma . I agree that you need to talk to your dr. everybody...
- can chiropractors work safely on discs?? 23rd October 2003
... week and it has helped some. I'm also on lortab and soma for fibro so that helps SOME with the pain. DOesnt...
- Post Surgery Tips 17th October 2003
... to stop the spasms. A muscle relaxer may help too ( soma did ok for this for a while). Myocalm is an herbal...
- Women Only / Personel Question 10th October 2003
... medicine related. I take neurontin and percocet and soma . Has anybody tried quiting meds and see if any improvement...
- new to board, a few question 10th October 2003
... Hi kathy, they gave me Vicodin, Soma , and Vioxx. My old GP had me on locet10 and soma....
- Robaxin?? 1st October 2003
... to change me to something else.
I am currently on Soma 350, and this one is the real deal for me. It is a ... I first started taking them, which was how I found Soma .
Robaxin must be good for someone, but I think it...
- Terrible back spasms after compression fractures 1st October 2003
... narcotic analgesics such as Lortab and then relaxant as Soma are the most effective. Most doctors will not prescribe...
- MRI Test Results - Please Help Explain! 30th September 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- After lumbar fusion 17th September 2003
... surgery was at the L5 S1 level. I am taking Lortab and Soma since my surgery. I think my biggest frustration...
... surgery was at the L5 S1 level. I am taking Lortab and Soma since my surgery. I think my biggest frustration...
- Burning sensation in back, legs and/or buttocks? 12th September 2003
... ..hmmm, never thought to) with vicodin, percocet, soma , bla bla bla. Only needed it for a few days until...
- Answers for PTweety/HELP from 1's who've had hardware removed...My surgery MONDAY! 15th August 2003
... pain and bad spasms.
I take Lortab 10's for pain, soma for muscle spasms, vioxx for anti-inflammoratory,...
- Update for hardware Removal 14th August 2003
... pain and bad spasms.
I take Lortab 10's for pain, soma for muscle spasms, vioxx for anti-inflammoratory,...
- Results from dicagram 14th August 2003
... oxycontin 20mg 4 times a day, percocet 4 times a day, and soma 4 times a day, and now neuroton, mispelled that, so...
- ultracet......anyone???? 13th August 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- back ache near right shoulder blade? 11th August 2003
... every two to three weeks because he has put me on Soma and a pain meds. I have no idea what I did to it...
- Thats my story and I'm sticking to it!!!!!!! 7th August 2003
... family and I had been on paxil, xanax, flexiril or soma , and vicodin es since I was 15 he never questioned...
... carpul tunnel in my left dominant hand. so i was taking soma which made me stink and had to take 2 showers a day...
- PRESCRIPTIONS FOR BACK PAIN? 7th August 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- spinal fusion 5th August 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- Newbie :) 4th August 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- GOOD MORNING WORLD 4th August 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- New Medication question 1st August 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- ESI's and vomiting??? 1st August 2003
... Monday), but yet it seems everytime I take the meds ( soma , lortab, feldene) I get really nausiated. So yesterday...
- New Member 31st July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- Government Law - Pharmacists "READ" 31st July 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- Don't Avoid Opioids to Treat Back Pain 31st July 2003
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- Hope there are a few hillbillies here... 31st July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- A New Problem, Anyone with any suggestions 30th July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- GIRLS ONLY sorry guys! 30th July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... them, there not a good thing really, just been taking soma and darvacet, but I got the cramps from he!! and I...
- Physical Capabilities Evaluation - tomorrow pm 30th July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- Mr. Pain, You've Been Bad! 29th July 2003
... Switched from Naproxen 500mg 3 x daily (did nothing)
Soma 350mg 3 x daily (helps a little bit with tension) ... like "HELLO! I am already taking Celebrex and also Soma . They help for the stiffness and muscle spasms but ... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
... through upper back to chest area.
*Taking Vicodin 5/500 Soma 350 and Celebrex 200, which also helps somewhat but...
- Neck & Shoulder Pain 29th July 2003
... prescribed a higher dose of a different muscle relaxant ( soma ) and celebrex. I took those as prescribed, but it...
- Well, I had my 2nd opinion............ 29th July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
- Doctor perscribed me Soma, does anyone take it? 29th July 2003
... I am also anxious to hear anything about Soma ....I also take ambien..but with my ins plan I pay ... ...I got the impression from the pharmacists that soma was a sleep aid, ... is it used for muscle and sleep ... comparison...has anyone had any experience with ambien and soma to know which is usually cheaper....ambien is considered ... tier drug.....and does not have a generic....does soma ?? what tier is this drug on ..anyone know??
as for...
... healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif[/img] has been taking Soma s for years. He has DDD, compression of the T8-9, ... img]. Usually the dr. has had him on Lortab 10 and Soma at the same time, plus he has to take Simply Sleeps ... to get to sleep at night. He's been just fine with Soma s--hasn't had any side effects other than they zonk...
... Yes, I've been on Soma 350mg for over a year. They don't "zonk me out" and ... effects can cause you harm if not used properly.
Soma is very good at relieving muscle tightness. And be ... he takes Ambien at night, you can probably skip the Soma at night, because the combination of Ambien and Soma...
... Betty J, I get a script of Soma 350mg, 90 in the vial, for $40.88 at Wal-Mart. Ambien ... is ONLY to help you sleep, and does nothing else. Soma will really help relax you and it does make some people ... They both last about 6-8 hours on the doses above.
Soma is considered to be an "old school" muscle relaxer ... me loopy all the time, and I will never switch from Soma again. It's just plain effective at what it does and...
... sure there are plenty of people there who've taken soma ! [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img...
... by BettyJ:
I am also anxious to hear anything about Soma ....I also take ambien..but with my ins plan I pay ... ...I got the impression from the pharmacists that soma was a sleep aid, ... is it used for muscle and sleep ... comparison...has anyone had any experience with ambien and soma to know which is usually cheaper....ambien is considered ... tier drug.....and does not have a generic....does soma ?? what tier is this drug on ..anyone know??
as for ... overcome.....
Hi, and yes there is a generic for soma ... it is called CARISOPRODOL, I take the 350mg, but...
... Hi Brenda,
I used to take Soma after surgery. I don't take it anymore (but I have ... http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif[/img]. Soma is by far the best muscle relaxer. Flexerils did ... nothing for me. Soma 's don't make you loopy and I took them along with ... drug interactions if you are worried about that. But soma is the best "gentle" muscle relaxer on the market...
... Hi.
I have been taking Soma for a few months now, my doctor has me on 2-3 x daily ... Skelaxin but that didn't help much. Initially the Soma would make me sleepy but now that my body had adjusted ... Celebrex 200mg 1 x daily
Vicodin 5/500 2-3 x daily
Soma 350mg 2-3 x daily
Trazodone 50mg 2 x daily at bedtime ... insurance even though it's an HMO. For example the Soma which I get in generic form cost me $10 for 90 pills ... .
I pulled this from a Soma source.
Carisoprodol is a muscle relaxant. It works...
... i took soma for 3 months. i was highly addicting and had bad withdrawal...
... Hi All, I have been taking soma for about @ years now,Some docs told me that they ... for me because of my alcoholism, They told me tha6t soma works on alcohol receptors. It made me woosy at first ... espiration also. I would not r eccomend more than 1 350mg soma a day, usually best at bedtime. Hope all...
- Allergic to Codiene 28th July 2003
... awhole lot but does take the edge off, I also take soma as well...and at night I use tylenol pm, and tat helps...
- Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 28th July 2003
... feet and legs are alot better, I am down to taking 2 soma tabs a day and only 2 vicodin 500 mg, and that is...
- Attention: Mokita...Please Read! 28th July 2003
... PM Dr.
vicodin 10/660 4xday
neurontin 400mg.3xday
soma 350mg.2xday
oxycontin 40mg.2xday
No further treatment...
- leg pain caused by back problems? 26th July 2003
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
... Numbness in perineium area.
Constant pain treated with Soma and Loratab 10.5.
Was hospitalized for a week after...
