- One week post-op for L5-S1 fusion...New problem 21st November 2005
... the whole time I was there!), and also injectible Valium , to relax the knot on my back I mentioned previously ... . The Valium REALLY helped instantly :) , it relaxed the spasms ... that? The ER doc sent me home with a script for the valium and so far, so good.
I see my surgeon tomorrow...
- Doc ordered another Lumbar MRI for 11/14 (m)... 8th November 2005
... there. In the meantime, he gave me a script for some valium since I am growing scared of large needles and just...
... other treatments, or prescribing medication other than valium ? Valium may relax you, but I think most would agree...
... some cases, I am not saying this one in particular, Valium does alleviate some of the pain. It relaxes the muscles ... problem has to be muscles because if I take three Valium or sit in a very hot tub, all of my pain is gone. ... have it until I move and then it only goes away with Valium and or a heat pack or a hot tub. So, I am surmizing...
- Myelogram is scheduled, what to expect? 6th November 2005
... me. :) So, I guess I'll just take my percocet and valium and hope for the best. So, maybe it's not imperative...
... I hope it's not too bad on me. I will be taking 1 Valium and my percocet before I go, but probably just half...
- Post Surgery--Finally--but still have ????'s 30th October 2005
... spasams? I have tried Flexeril, Norflex and am now on Valium (Yeah, I thought it was weird too!!!).
Oh, and...
... Just wanted to let you know that valium was originally intended as a muscle relaxant! Glad...
- Pre-Operative Tests 28th October 2005
... them. For the future, you may want to try taking a valium (sp?) which your Dr. will give you prior to MRI's...
... Lori suggested for my daughter's mri. She took one valium one hour prior to her appt and brought her own cd...
- discogram? 22nd October 2005
... scary not knowing what to expect. They will give you a Valium if you ask, I'm sooo glad I had one because I was...
- Thoracic Back pain 15th August 2005
... and believe it or not WINE..... I actually take a valium or soma with wine (against the disclaimer on the med...
- Radiofrequency Nuerolysis 5th August 2005
... My first facet block I took 1o mgs of valium before I went. It didn't really hurt as much as I ... was coming from. The 3rd facet block I took 10mgs of valium before I went because I had a neck spasm caused by...
- Cervical Disc Herniations + Balance Issues 28th July 2005
... Neurontin (Gabapentin) and the Benzo family - Klonopin, Valium , Xanax, etc. can really do. Thank You...
... Neurontin (Gabapentin) and the Benzo family - Klonopin, Valium , Xanax, etc. can really do. And no the quick head...
- What a mess! 22nd July 2005
... possible. The doctor tried giving me low doses of valium for my nerves. Well this made me loopy as all get ... He & the office manager did it the week I took the valium and then he waited a month to give it to me. He said...
- Lower back injured this morning at work - Help! 18th July 2005
... and felt my back. He then prescribed Ibuprofen and Valium and said get some rest but try to remain active as ... much as possible.
The Ibuprofen and Valium aren't beginning to touch the pain I am in. I would...
- Pain Management Suggestions 13th July 2005
... only been helpful occassionally.. switching to the valium has helped at night alot. Now, the patch. I think...
- back spasm relief??? 13th July 2005
... best thing I did. The other thing..my doc prescribed valium . I was a bit surprised when she did that. Have been ... on Somas for years..didn't do much at all. She said valium is the best muscle relaxant out there. I can tell...
- Fusion and Flying 9th July 2005
... if I take my pain pill, is it still safe to take a valium for the panic attacks. I don't want to get really...
- well, i had my shot and ive got a no candy coated explanation if you dare read on :P 27th June 2005
... persons pain threshold and if youre sedated. I took a valium but thats it and it didnt do much but make me a tad...
- Question about a myelogram 23rd June 2005
... all. I was nervous for nothing. The dr. gave me valium to take, one an hr. before and one right before. ...
... with local anesthesia, and usually some ativan or valium to help relax you. The risks, of course, one of which...
- never had surgery-nervous!! 20th June 2005
... arms set at our table for her. I did give her a valium last night as her leg muscles are waking up a little...
- Old at back pain with new diagnosis Hating WC 16th June 2005
... this game. They gave me percocet 2 every 4 hours and valium 5 mg eery 8 hours for pain. That still does not take...
- Old at back pain with new diagnosis Hating WC 16th June 2005
... this game. They gave me percocet 2 every 4 hours and valium 5 mg eery 8 hours for pain. That still does not take...
- Getting an epidural for two rupturing discs in lumbar , what should i expect? TY 9th June 2005
... so i think i should DEMAND some kind of sedative or valium , just to calm my nerves so i dont make sudden movements ... are sending me an info packet and a prescription for valium . My appointment is set for June 27 so ive got 3 weeks...
- Epidural or MicroDiscectomy.....? 2nd June 2005
... pain!
No sedation but my dr did allow me to take a valium about an hour before the shot. Although the shot didn...
- L4/L5 L5/S1 problems 1st June 2005
... HAVE HIM GIVE YOU MEDS. BEFORE YOU GO IN . MAYBE SOME VALIUM . I'VE HAD 3 SURGERIES AND A L4-5, L5-S1 FUSION. TRY...
... hear from me itll be over with.i plan on taking a valium and 2 percocets and drinking o hot fresh big cup of...
... well my injection didnt hurt..but i did take a valium and 2 percocets and felt it was a waste of pills.lol...
... point around 4:30ish that i finally had to take a valium to calm my nerves..figured id read the posts and reply...
- can anyone help me 27th May 2005
... ask your dr for something to calm your nerves like valium to take before the mri.
I also hate confined spaces...
- I made it through But oh it hurts 17th May 2005
... the pain relievers are not cutting it. They gave me valium to go along with my meds which seem to work pretty...
- Pain Meds Resistance 17th May 2005
... works with your system.
They gave me 20 mg of valium before surgery some many years ago. HA! I sat up ... start work and not have me under, but I refuse to take valium any more as it has the reverse affect on me. While...
- How claustrophobic is an MRI, really? 11th May 2005
... ways to handle nervousness. Your MD can prescribe a valium , but you'll need someone to drive you home. Or you...
- Muscle spasms - Suggestions??? 5th May 2005
... Have you tried valium yet? Oddly enough..I've been on and off somas for ... years and never thought of valium as anything but a "calm me down" sort of drug. My ... doctor suggested valium . She said it was the best muscle relaxer there is ... my rotator cuff and that makes sleeping (even with valium ) almost impossible. I can get to sleep immediately ... ..but when the valium wears off...I'm up. I want sleep!!!!!!! Good luck...
... Have you tried valium yet? Oddly enough..I've been on and off somas for ... years and never thought of valium as anything but a "calm me down" sort of drug. My ... doctor suggested valium . She said it was the best muscle relaxer there is ... my rotator cuff and that makes sleeping (even with valium ) almost impossible. I can get to sleep immediately ... ..but when the valium wears off...I'm up. I want sleep!!!!!!! Good luck ... Thanks for the advise! I will ask my Doctor about Valium . The thing that drives me NUTS the most is NOT being...
... sleep/pain/stress cycle has to be broken............so valium may do the trick.
But the main thing is to find out ... stairs.
Call your dr & see if he will give you a few valium to try, and explain your change in sensation, restless ... leg syndrome...If dr will rx valium ....be sure to talk pharmacist...i dont know if you ... can take valium with anyother muscle relaxer.
I wish you the best...
... but never asked my doc about this....oh and about valium it is a great muscle relaxer and it it is awesome...
- Had my steroid epidural for my back 4th May 2005
... I took valium before I went, but it didn't do much.
Katrina,
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- Having an ESI tomorrow, have a ? 3rd May 2005
... Wanted to add, I'm not being sedated, just taking Valium ....
- SomethingTo Smile About 29th April 2005
... for you!!!!! :)
Why didn't you like the sound of valium ? This would help you. Of course I'd rather have had...
...
Remember, I told you I immediately took a couple valium when they returned me to my room? only wish I'd have...
- Newbie here, with a herniated disc 28th April 2005
... my surgeon's office said she could call me in some valium . So, I guess that's what I will do. I just need something...
- Hi Im new, I need some info. on pinched nerves? 28th April 2005
... so much pain. He went to the dr. and they gave him valium and quinine for the cramps they took blood tests and...
- Help with reading MRI and.... 27th April 2005
... sound bad? Now I'm freaking out. I'm gonna take a valium now. Kidding, but that sounds serious. Today I had...
- My situation and need advice please!! :) 23rd April 2005
... Neurontin 600MG
Vioxx
Celebrex
Naprosyn
Darvocet
Valium
Another problem-due to my back? I'm not sure.
...
... surgery for it and if mine flairs up I usually take a valium and apply warm compresses and it settles now - my...
- Diva, ? Myelogram update ?? 18th April 2005
... t pleasant but they gave him lots of morphine and valium . I do have a question though that has me concerned...
- Boyfriend's Newest Symptom - Getting More Worried 14th April 2005
... case), a strong muscle relaxer (the doctors give me valium ...yes, it is a muscle relaxer, in fact it was first ... to emphasize the muscle relaxer, specifically the valium , as it is very effective, even though it takes a few...
- cAN ANYONE HELP ME PLEASE 5th April 2005
... with closed-in MRI machines allowing you to take a valium before the test or wear a sleep-mask so you don't...
... fire, and i flashback to being shot at.
I take a valium . And the MRI tech gives me headphones to listen ... acupuncturist did seeds in my ear area that worked like valium . You push on the seed to activite that point and it...
... I can do it again. He gave me a prescription for valium . I was to take one an hour before the test and another ... By the way, you won't be allowed to drive with the valium , so you'll have to have someone chauffeur you around...
- i want it to be all over with 4th April 2005
... did try suicide when I was 16, I took a bunch of her valium . She is still ugly and hateful to me, as is my sister...
- [B]What is discogram and a tens unit[/B] 31st March 2005
... have to give me somthing for my nerves.He gave me a valium and I was fine, I dont like needles in my spine, Epedural...
... have to give me somthing for my nerves.He gave me a valium and I was fine, I dont like needles in my spine, Epedural...
- Bionicwitch 31st March 2005
... give me any after mine. Finally they injected some Valium and gave me 2 percocets by pill. Didn't help a whole...
... get the hell outta my way 'cuz I was leaving! I had valium in my purse and so I grabbed it took 2 right in front...
- Topamax users...HELP I'm on neurontin and sick! 25th March 2005
... for over 4 months and was taking Percocet 10/325, Valium and Elavil.
Happily my story has a good ending...
- 2 weeks post-surgery, having major problems help!! 23rd March 2005
... which put me back in the hospital. Do you have any valium , I also have menieres and though its something unrelated ... know what causes it and the ear specialist put me on valium just for when the ear would go crazy, it would cause ... dizziness and nausea, the valium would reduce it. (can't explain why)Why I asked is...
... best thing for muscle spasm as far as pills goes, is valium . You might ask the dr. if you could try a short course ... prescribing a steroid and about maybe getting some valium or anything else he might be able to suggest for relief...
... best thing for muscle spasm as far as pills goes, is valium . You might ask the dr. if you could try a short course ... prescribing a steroid and about maybe getting some valium or anything else he might be able to suggest for relief ... tried dry heat, and will try the wet heat. I have valium on hand and will ask the Doc about it. The pain is...
- Do the Spasms EVER stop?? 21st March 2005
... fusion. I am getting back spasms constantly. I take Valium for them which seems to work. I also find that short...
- Hi, It's Valley, I'm back 8th March 2005
... awful. One one top of another, they finally gave me valium for those, then when I was ready to be released, there...
- Post-procedure anxiety 4th March 2005
... PACU, but did get comfort after some time with ice, Valium , and Dilaudid IV.
I am now home 3 days post-op...
- Help-pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 28th February 2005
... My usual vicodans aren't touching it. I'm taking valium for muscle spasms and I live alone. The thought of...
- Miracles 24th February 2005
... Ultraset, Vicodan, Percocet, Percodan, Flexeril, Soma, Valium , Xanax, Oxycordone, Bextra, Vioxx, and Celebrex,...
- a question and new update 22nd February 2005
... my home, this way I can rest.
I have my percs and valium to take, I'll skip the muscle relaxers.
I think...
... 4 months after my fusion. I took a pain pill and valium about an hour before we took off. I was in the air...
... more of an issue for me than anything else. I have valium and pain meds. They are removing the pillows from...
- can anyone help??? Need advie on meds Endone and Diazepam... 19th February 2005
... diazepam is actually Valium which is an antianxiety med (first line use) so it...
- Would you Recommend IV Sedation for Facet Joint Block? 19th February 2005
... people have IV sedation for it. Or I can orally take Valium . For those of you who have had this done, what would...
... uncomfortable it'd be without it or with just the oral valium . I can say that with the versed I did not feel anything...
... the financial part of it. I had the myelogram with valium orally and had nothing with 2 epidurals and was fine...
- back pain after spinal fusion 18th February 2005
... nerve pain, neurontin works for some and then there is valium . Def be good to tell your dr you need some help in...
- back pain 18th February 2005
... good too. I take a flexeril, my zoloft, and either valium or benadryl to help me fall asleep. I do wake up with...
- Muscle spasm - what i learnt this week 17th February 2005
... attack was formulated involving muscle relaxents ( valium , baclofen endep), massaage, heat and physio. I was...
- The pain is changing me 9th February 2005
... Spent this weekend in the hospital. Morphine and valium shots didn't even touch the pain. Worried that I...
... Spent this weekend in the hospital. Morphine and valium shots didn't even touch the pain. Worried that I...
... Spent this weekend in the hospital. Morphine and valium shots didn't even touch the pain. Worried that I...
- HOW do you stand it day to day???? 9th February 2005
... trazadone at night to help me sleep and also take valium , but nothing helps. I usually crash between 5am-7am...
... trazadone at night to help me sleep and also take valium , but nothing helps. I usually crash between 5am-7am...
- Pain While Sleeping after Fusion 7th February 2005
... I've tried muscle relaxers (wears off in 4 hours) valium (don't need help getting to sleep and they wear off...
- Valium and other meds 5th February 2005
... My doctor suggested giving me a med that includes valium . I didn't take him up on it but the next time I see...
... well thankya.
I did send a fax asking about the valium along with a couple of other questions. My pain med ... call I will ask if the dr got the one regarding the valium . We shall see. Yes though, if he doesn't want to,...
... my dr gave me a script for valium and percs. He is just a good dr. Doesn't mind me asking...
- can't walk for more than 5 min. without leg pain, PLEASE HELP! 2nd February 2005
... foot went numb.At the hospital they first gave me valium , then 2 other pain killers then 3 tries with morphine...
- stress and pain 28th January 2005
... I wish I had a xanax or valium , but I don't. My relaxers don't help and neither are...
- PT post fusion....are you'all bending yet? 25th January 2005
... regularly at least 3 times a day and to also take a valium at night with the trazodone I just started, that is...
... hour before PT and it seemed to help. As far as the valium at bedtime, are you having trouble getting to sleep ... ? What on earth would you need valium for bedtime for? A muscle relaxer, maybe.
Hang...
... she insisted I take them at least 3x day. Yeah, the valium is for muscle relaxer. Am I having problems sleeping ... no sleeping, lol. Last night I took 2 vicodin, a valium , the trazodone they gave me for sleep and was still...
- I'm sleepy! 23rd January 2005
... have on hand right now:
Oxycontin
Percocet
Lortab
Valium
Demerol
Phenergan
Elavil
Cymbalta
Trazodone
... Of course the only pain meds I take are Lortab and valium occassionally.
For somebody that hates to take meds...
... have on hand right now:
Oxycontin
Percocet
Lortab
Valium
Demerol
Phenergan
Elavil
Cymbalta
Trazodone
... Of course the only pain meds I take are Lortab and valium occassionally.
For somebody that hates to take meds...
- Thorasic Help! 20th January 2005
... appreciated.
My Meds: Duragesic 50mg, MSIR 30 mg, Valium , Cymbalta.
Thanks!...
... appreciated.
My Meds: Duragesic 50mg, MSIR 30 mg, Valium , Cymbalta.
Thanks!...
- anterior/posterior fusion 18th January 2005
... sister said I was in denial. But when they offered me valium on the way to the OR I told them I didn't need it...
- taking norco for a year/also taking more and more 18th January 2005
... relief. i'm worried about taking so much. i got some valium hoping that i could mix the two and take less norco...
- Sweet tooth 13th January 2005
... of your tricks. I took the 50mg of Elavil, 2 5mg Valium and 2 vicodins around 11pm. And now it's almost 3...
... had this last time and it was much better. I took a valium before but I didn't actually need it once I got in...
- Discogram and ADR 13th January 2005
... that the Doc possibly gives you at least one 10 mg Valium , with two percocets, which will really help you to...
- I need help from others with this problem 11th January 2005
... now too. My husband is claustrophobic and was given valium for his, it was closed. My dr said if you get a good...
... now too. My husband is claustrophobic and was given valium for his, it was closed. My dr said if you get a good...
- What is a discogram? 10th January 2005
... would help diagnose and treat me, though I'd def need valium before hand knowingly doing it again...ugh goosebumps...
- Is there such a thing as post operative depression? 7th January 2005
... goofed really bad. They sent me home w/percocets and valium . I did good and when they ran out I told the dr I ... didn't count em just swallowed em along w/10 mgs of valium to go back to sleep. I got 60 on the 3rd (Monday)...
- Spinal Stenosis 6th January 2005
... much smaller then Medronic Units, I also am taking Valium for muscle spasms, Nuerotin 3200 mgrs. per day and...
- hope you are all doing good 4th January 2005
... did they send you other post "ops" home with? I had valium 5 mgs, which I take one or 1/2 of one every 4 hours...
... sit up for more than five mins! I didn't get any valium or anything. Part of me wanted to ask for it but the...
- Back from the other side 4th January 2005
... check in later, just wanted to say hi, i'll go let the valium work it's magic! :O)
shakarkia...
- I am starting to get 3rd January 2005
... think will work for you---They said have you tried valium ....hmmmmm--valium pain killer --not---did'nt work...
- Cortizone shot 3rd January 2005
... doctor that will use the IV procedure with the verse or valium or something...do NOT let them just stick needles...
- My fusion is Wednesday!!! 2nd January 2005
... I told him about it and he gave me a script for Valium . I must say I feel tons better after starting the ... Valium . I've been using about 2 per day but he gave me enough ... asking your surgeon for something for anxiety like Valium ? It may help you a lot.
Good luck!
DC...
... each big toe removed from being ingrown, I needed valium for that one. You do anything to me while I am awake...
... one. Right now I'm totally calm. Maybe it's the Valium or maybe I'm just ready to get it over with. It's...
