- Lumbar Fusion & Anti-Inflammatories!? 15th January 2004
... such as celebrex.
I was on pain medication and valium for really bad spasms post surgery. I would assume ... a muscle relaxant such as valium would have close to the effects that celebrex would...
... me on Xanax after Fusion Surgery. Kinda sorta Like Valium ....
... back pain before surgery. Naprosyn was just cheaper. Valium is in the sedative family (along with xanax)....
- toe cramps, tightening up anyone else? 30th December 2003
... prescribed Flexeril, (a skeletal muscle relaxer) & Valium which helps with the charlie horses and restless sleeping...
- Good laminectomy outcomes wanted (really, all experiences) 15th December 2003
... meds, since I don't take anything besides Advil and Valium prn when I have a clear spasm. I have other reasons...
- Need some help... 9th December 2003
... off meds for close to 3 weeks i think, I had been on Valium and really strong narcotics but i was becoming quite...
- Doctor won't prescribe strong narcotics!!!!! 2nd December 2003
... Last doctor told me I must be depressed....gave me VALIUM !!! After falling asleep three afternoons in a row...
- What is disk disease and a bulged disk 18th November 2003
... closticphobic and i called my doctor and he called in valium i was so relaxed i dozed once and she woke me up guess...
... closticphobic and i called my doctor and he called in valium i was so relaxed i dozed once and she woke me up guess...
... very claustrophopic. The doctor gave me 5 mg. of Valium to take 20 minutes before my appt. I also have degenerativ...
... very claustrophopic. The doctor gave me 5 mg. of Valium to take 20 minutes before my appt. I also have degenerativ...
- Post-IDET Report 18th November 2003
... Mostly same old, same old here as well. Using more valium than I was which certainly helps. I don't think it...
- MPT & Jus ~ question please about injuries? 17th November 2003
... Advil for over a year (well, OK, and an occasional valium for spasms). That's because my pain tends to be all...
- Newbie here! Q's about Laminectomy. 13th November 2003
... on no pain meds beyond ibuprofen and an occasional valium for spasms. Still, as is clear, I am living "inside...
- herniated/ruptured/sciatic nerve -- please help 12th November 2003
... his nurse. they prescribed flexeril, parafon forte, valium , vicodin. none of which helped pain. they ordered...
- November Surgery's 10th November 2003
... and am taking probably 10 per day. I stopped the valium and zanaflex, and doctor said next we will work on...
- 4 months post-op from lumbar spinal fusion and laminectomy 8th November 2003
... pretty playful soul (so i am hoping its not just the valium ). 16 days post op today! I havent begun seriously...
... attitude is positive. I was just wondering besides the valium what other medications are you taking for pain. Depending...
... the same prescription as the morning at night plus a valium as i had been experiencing spasms. But generally things...
... Sleeping is almost normal even though i am still taking valium at night but i am not ready to stop taking it just...
... friend about making decisions while you are still on valium . When will you stop taking that. It is amazing to ... that works great for me. Maybe you should quit the valium . You just don't realize what kind of hold it has on...
...
I think you may be right. I will try not having Valium tonight. I always thought valium was also a mood moderator...
...
I think you may be right. I will try not having Valium tonight. I always thought valium was also a mood moderator...
... it. Do yourself and everyone else a favor. Stop the valium . Get yourself some extra strength tylenol. The tylenol ... patient. It will take some time. Remember going off the Valium , you will experience withdrawal symptons. Just hang...
... scary. Last night was the first night i didnt take the valium and i didnt have the spasms (which is why i was put...
... temptation. I don't know how long it takes to get the valium out of your system. I think that after I took my last...
... have been more sore today than i have been whilst on valium but that could be in my mind or maybe i am just thinking ... trying to see whats happening with my body as the valium would have worn off by now anyway.
I have spent...
... dealing with how i feel.
I have stopped taking valium and i have stoped taking di gesic. You know the strength ... / effect of valium , di gesic is not a strong pain killer but it does...
... youre so right about relaxing!
i was given rx for 100 valium s when i left hospital & still have over 90 because ... decided i needed a relaxing evening dammit! & took a valium & noticed the same amount of pain relief I have if...
- PLIF Post Operative Leg Pain 7th November 2003
... been prescribed muscle relaxants to help ease this - Valium . It seems to work too.
I have never received nerve...
... Glad its not going to hurt. I was planning on taking Valium beforehand. However, considering what i have been ...
As for the large spasms, they are eased with the Valium . If i am not moving when they occur it is very hard...
... 12 am here middle of the night 3 hrs ago i took 2 valium and 2 pain killers to get me through the night. I...
... After my last post I tried to sleep again. I took 2 valium .. it worked for 2 hours and here i am again. This...
... i'm not waking up at night. That could also be the valium .
I cant wait to start physio on my legs as i feel...
... are sleeping through the night. Even if it is the valium that is helping you, at least you are getting a good ... most. Maybe I should ask my pain management dr. about valium although I have never taken it before. I do take Zaneflex...
... been there for a while. How long have you been taking Valium to sleep? I sleep through most of the night. I would...
... Dear Christi,
Valium is primarily a muscle relaxant. It is also used as ... and a sleeping tablet. My cousin is epileptic and valium is used to stop the seizures. It has definately controlled...
... type drug, then i take digesic again at night with 2 valium . Last night I tried to reduce it down to 1 valium...
... thing about taking medications period, even more so Valium , so it makes it even more difficult but i just woke...
... np pain associated with it, that is because of the valium decrease im sure.
Hope you're doing ok and the...
- test results and disability 5th November 2003
... i have high blood pressure and high choleseral on valium and wellburten physical theraphy 3 times a week always...
- Ciatic Nerve Pain 5th November 2003
... middle of the night here in Australia. At 9pm i took 2 valium and 2 pain killers.. I was so proud. I am 11 days...
... but it is not as intense at night - because I take valium at night and that totally relaxes all the muscles...
- 2 years of back pain and now hip pain too 4th November 2003
... only on Advil. Occasionally, I also take 2.5 mg. valium when it seems that spasm is part of the problem. ...
... only on Advil. Occasionally, I also take 2.5 mg. valium when it seems that spasm is part of the problem. ...
- Newbie has ?'s for the back pros :) 30th October 2003
... on until Saturday when I finally went to the ER for Valium and a Demerol shot. I can no longer walk long distances ... considered getting a mobile scooter. My current meds are Valium 10 mg 3 times a day, Neurontin 300mg at bedtime, Skelaxin ... Current meds: Oxycontin, Neurontin, Indocin, Skelaxin, Valium ...
... Current meds: Oxycontin, Neurontin, Indocin, Skelaxin, Valium ...
- herniated disc or pinched nerve? 29th October 2003
... you're claustrophobic, they'll usually give you some valium or the equivalent to stay mellow. Of course, then...
- Post Surgery Tips 17th October 2003
... mri's later and ..... MUSCLE SPASMS??? UofM gave me Valium , Flexeril, Baclofen, and Nuerontin. 4 prescriptions...
... pain (Gas being poured down my right leg. I am on Valium , Percoet Lyrica and Lunesta to fall asleep. Good...
- question about pain meds 13th October 2003
... edge off and i don't have bad side effects. i take valium to help me sleep. i'm so glad i feel much more normal...
- Hello...newbie here! 7th October 2003
... up in pain. Trying not to take meds (Darvocet and Valium ) but seems when I don't, it gets really bad. Everything...
- 3 level 360 Fusion 5 mo post op 5th October 2003
... yourself. Pain meds would not work, I had to take valium in order to calm down so that the pain meds would...
- spondylolesthesis 25th September 2003
... ist SI it was up to 160!
my pcp gave me a scrip for valium for the next one - - 1 only! so now i have 9 valiums...
... Along with that at night I take a childs size dose of Valium (as I am a smaller framed girl they didnt want to...
- Myelogram tomorrow 17th September 2003
... so. I did not need pain medication, although the valium beforehand to stay "mellow" was probably useful. ...
- Question about meds 9th September 2003
... doesn't really seem to knock them out. I've found Valium is really the best, but my dr warned me if you take...
... Yup ...... Valium did the trick for me also. ...
... time around, my primary gave me a mix of vicodin and valium , and I tell you, that did the trick. However, now ... have messed up on, has me on a combo of flexeril and valium . Yesterday was first day and I am finding my self...
- C2-3 problem w/headache.....anyone every have a Disc-O-Gram ??? 27th August 2003
... As for versed, it is an IV med. It is a strong valium type of feeling. It is amnesia causing, which means...
- Surgery Day After Tomorrow 11th August 2003
... you and wish you a good surgical outcome. Ask for Valium if you are nervous tomorrow, and splurge for a private...
... how things go just as soon as I can. I have taken a valium and it's off to bed for me [img]http://www.healthboards...
- L5-S1 Hemilaminectomy with microdisectomy 2 10th August 2003
... alittle nervous but I know I will do fine, I'm taking a valium before I get there, lol, just alittle something to...
- New Medication question 1st August 2003
... Klonopin is HIGHLY addictive, as it comes from the Valium family. (it even looks like valium minus the "V" stamped...
... the klonopin you are takling about but if it is like valium I would recommend you don't use it long term if you...
- Good Fusion Outcomes Wanted 28th July 2003
... 1st week. Pain meds would not work, I had to take valium in order to calm down so that the pain meds would...
... with me. I want to be prepared (im going to take some valium before i go anyway to help relieve any muscle tension...
... fantastically! Really. I am so happy. (its probably the valium shh its our secret) hehe. I'm in the best mood today...
... had a pretty disrupted nights sleep. I took only 1 valium instead of 2 (to ease muscle spasms) and I think i...
... aracetamol every 3 hours then at night: 2 x digesic and 2 x valium (for the spasms). As i was having leg pain the doctor ... just not good for you.
So last night i had 1 x valium and 1 x digesic and believe me i wont be doing that ... do. The digesic is for the back discomfort and the valium is for the spasms which i think i have figured are ... trying to work to full capacity they just seize up. The valium controls this by relaxing the muscles. I am the type ... that was from trying to change positions in bed. The valium lets me do this, so you can see why i am reluctant...
... nasry spasms. I went to thr doctor and she prescribed valium and they stopped straight away. Perhaps this is worth...
... problems most of my life and have never been prescribed Valium . I understand this can be very addictive along with...
... I agree with Larryp in principle-- valium and its cousin drugs can lead to a dependency cycle ... of great help when used strategically. Personally, valium has "saved my butt" (literally) a few times, by breaking...
... addictive. Is it that my body will learn to depend on the valium to relax at night? I do not want to be on pain meds ... drug. What is the length of time one would prescribe valium for in surgical cases? I have been on it for a about...
... about what the guys are saying in regards to your valium , but im sure ur doc wouldnt have you on it if it was...
... soon. Basically, it "tamps everything down."
Valium was originally developed specifically for muscle spasms ... to mellow you out are usually in the same family as valium and have the same effect. Again, relatively short ... acute disk herniations, they often also prescribed valium for five-six weeks. It was pretty effective, even...
... during the day.
I have been asked to taper to one valium so perhaps i should not try just going straight off...
... general, tapering off is a good idea. One thing about valium is that it is easy to build up to a point where you...
... only 1 paracetamol and 1 digesic, tried to go off the valium but that was not a good idea. I had 6 hours sleep...
... i am only on basic paracetamol, at night i take 1 valium and 1 digesic (only a little stronger than paracetamol...
- SuccessStory and Others 25th July 2003
... and decide what to take for the pain. I have some valium here that I only take for spastic colon,,,, usually...
- Neck Surgery????? 23rd July 2003
... already - I have decreased the amount of vicodin and valium I am taking now, which means it is getting better...
- question about valium 23rd July 2003
... Kathy, please be very careful with the valium . If they offer you a refill on it, you'd do well enough ... s just that no one ever told me of the dangers of valium and I ended up in detox after less than two months...
... I've also heard that valium is EXTREMELY addictive....
... have you had PT?
It can be difficult to get away from valium once you become dependent on it. It might be wise...
... enough for me to get his pain meds down him, and valium does help for the few days after. (Then, the valium...
... people when it comes to medications.A doctor put me on Valium 10 mg as needed 40 years ago for anxiety. I have never ... than most people because I was told years ago that Valium was habit forming and it has never been that way with...
... Arlene Hello,
They said they would not refill my valium because it is very adicting but the thing is now after...
... understand I didn't mean to imply that everyone who uses valium becomes addicted. It's a valuable old medicine, and...
- Coughing bad for disc? 18th July 2003
... will NEVER again put me in the "tunnel" unless the valium has kicked in [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb...
- real bad doctor visit 16th July 2003
... and ask if they can call in a few pills of Xanax or Valium for you, or at least something that they can give...
... myself in to going back for the next one was to take 2 valium (I know, self medicating!) but it really calmed my...
- So Scared! 14th July 2003
... I was claustrophobia and if I was he would give me Valium . I said no, I'm only afraid of heights, he told me...
... Bad days happen to all of us. And there ain't enough valium produced to keep us all happy ! You have a legitimate...
- Neuro Visit...And The News Is NOT Good 8th July 2003
... Center in Monroe, LA but after they had given me the valium [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dizzy.gif[/img...
... going on in my body..
Hey at least they gave you the valium before they tried to take your money ! that was...
- Questions about Alcohol??? 29th June 2003
... A valium and two beers in the eving works for me ...
- Saying Hi 23rd June 2003
... claustrophobic, so they will have to give me something. Valium probably...I am not crazy about valium, but I can...
- Swollen right foot 22nd June 2003
... treatment. I then went on Percoset 7's, then vicodin and valium . Needless to say, I became quite a little junkie and ... cold turkey. I ended up in the ER to detox from the valium , and that's when the shrink visits were prescribed...
... addiction. As I've said before, I simply threw away my valium , thinking that would be my cure. No one ever told ... flexeril for pain and muscle spasms.
But it was the valium I REALLY wanted. I've always been a responsible sort ... the prescribed doseages. After about 7 weeks of the valium , I'd find myself curled in a ball waiting to take ... CARE about the percoset for pain...I JUST WANTED MORE VALIUM ! My back would be screaming at me because I was in ... so much pain. The valium did nothing to ease that pain, but it was all I wanted ... .
So I simply threw away the remainder of my valium one day, figuring that would cure me. Right before ... told them what was happening since I threw away my valium . I faintly remember a bunch of doctors all huddling ... your body to accepting it's not going to get any more valium .
After around 8 hours, they started lightening the ... violent shaking, but after a total of 5 days with no valium , they let me come home. Surprisingly, W/C paid the ... happened.
Even though I was home, I STILL craved the valium , but the craving was no longer accommpanied by the ... about a month afterwards. But I was clean from the valium and never did get the suicidal thoughts they told ... me to expect. That valium is mean stuff and I'll never take another one ever ... later. I do not feel the craving for them like the valium , and I mostly take a little less than my prescribed...
... detox! I'm not certain how percoset differs from a valium addiction, but those detox units WILL get you clean...
... first was injured in my lumbar area, they prescribed Valium to me as well. I took it for a week and said enough...
- Question about Ambien 19th June 2003
... turning. It certainly is nothing like getting off valium , but regardless what your doc may say, (mine STILL...
- Back pain without radiopathy: good & bad news in my search for treatment options 13th June 2003
... me, the procedure was no big deal. They gave me 5mg valium a few hours before the procedure and a little fentanyl...
- I Have Questions and Need Some Advice...Please!! 12th June 2003
... that means I take prozac, oxycotin, oxycoton for b/t valium
and soma for the rest of my life well then be it...
- Getting alittle nervous before Laminectomy surgery 10th June 2003
... saw the doc yesterday, I asked for some valium to ease the nerves abit, I know I'll be ok, but the...
- Surgery or Injections ? 7th June 2003
... said it was a muscle pull. Perscribed vicodin and valium . No numbness anywhere, pain strictly in the back...
- I'm scared, can you guys help? 8th May 2003
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They gave me Valium though, and I was fine. I slept all the way through...
- Still Hurting 7th May 2003
... in. When I had my MRI, the doc told me to take one valium when I woke up, one when I left home and one right...
- L-4 L-5 360 degree fusion 27th April 2003
... they can recommend????
He is currently on
Davocet... Valium ...and Cyclobenzaprine.
*****Updated
Ok, I talked...
... regulating pathways of the brain and spinal cord.
Valium on the other can be very dangerous when you become ... injury. I had a few friends that became suicidal taking Valium . Speak with his doctor and see if this is a better...
- back surgery...help? 26th April 2003
... they can recommend????
He is currently on
Davocet... Valium ...and Cyclobenzaprine.
...
... drugs is what I have found out on RXlist.Com. The valium and the clclobenaprine are both used as mucle relaxants...
- Neck pain and bad headaches..help! 21st April 2003
... not work at all. Sometimes aspirin and a small dose Valium will do it but it will be a full day before I am better...
- Pain Mgmt? Puleeze! 15th April 2003
... some people respond better to muscle relaxers or a valium than actual narcotics. Keep talking to people and...
- baxter 15th April 2003
... me being big chicken here....called dr. to get some valium before test.....i should be able to handle a test...
... I had to take Xanax before some of my testing, the Valium will help keep you relaxed, I'll be praying that the...
- Narcotic pain relievers just after surgery 1st April 2003
... fusion of L5/S1) March 5 and was off the morphine and valium March 6 at noon. Then took only tylenol every six...
- hello all !!! finally able to post 12th March 2003
... nervous before surgery that was me, i had to get some valium from my dr, to take at nite and morning before surgery...
- go*big*red 12th March 2003
... morphine day of surgery and 1/2 of the following day plus valium for spasms. They wanted me to get up the morning...
- wearing back brace and doing normal things 7th March 2003
... got home from the hospital yesterday. I stopped the valium and morphine drip day after surgery as I couldn't...
... got home from the hospital yesterday. I stopped the valium and morphine drip day after surgery as I couldn't...
- L5-S1 hemilaminectomy with microdiscectomy 3rd March 2003
... shows up tomorrow at noon. I was told I'd be given Valium to relax my mind or my muscles... I'm not sure, but...
... your tummy up.. Darvocets did nothing.. and betwwen valium for spasms( which I stopped cause I was feeling severly...
- Need Help or Advice - PLEASE 28th February 2003
... of other medication - depression, sleeping tablets, valium , etc.
We have also tried massage, physiotherapy,...
- Day 40 Post-Op 23rd February 2003
... morning & just before I go to bed I take an Oxy 20mg and Valium 5mg. Occassionally I will have to take a Percocet...
- Need some of your wisdom 23rd February 2003
... extreme pain, put on large amounts of morphine and valium . Leg went numb the very next day. Then I saw my...
- Question about ESI and sedation 21st February 2003
... assume they would either be giving you versaid or a valium drip. my doctor gave me 2 5mg valium to take 1/2 hour...
- S.O.S. Again....Sorry! 18th February 2003
... those other tests are so painful and he has given me valium for the epidural. i actually already have the rx for...
- Saw NS today/epidural scheduled 18th February 2003
... totally crawling out of my skin with pain, and using Valium at night for the muscle spasms.
I was applying for...
- just wanna say thanks before surgery!!!! 13th February 2003
... antsy right about now, trying to hold off on taking valium yet..my bags are packed, house is clean, so i have...
- The search is FINALLY over! 11th February 2003
... epidural shot last thursday. the PM doctor gave me 2 5mg valium to take 1/2 hour before the procedure. the doctor...
- I Had the Epidural................ 7th February 2003
... and it really wasn't THAT bad. i took both the 5mg valium and 2 vicoden before the procedure. i did feel the...
... procedure. when i go to the dentist i have to take valium . i am truly scared of needles.
hope it worked for...
- surgery date getting closer 5th February 2003
... him how i was feeling so he wrote me a script for 5 valium ..to take at nite. then in morning before i leave to...
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What good news, the Valium will really help keep you calm [img]http://www.healthboard...
... scheduled for surgery Feb. 11, and I am taking a little valium at nite now to relax before bed. This is very stressful...
... probably mean relief from your pain. And you have the Valium to help you relax, take them as you need them and...
- S.O.S. Oliver............... 4th February 2003
... for replying maryanne. the doctor gave me an rx for valium . i have to take 1 pill 1/2 hour before the procedure ... i wish he would though. i guess i'll just take the valium and 2 vicoden and knock myself out!!! i am scared...
- What surgery did lcmiller have? 30th January 2003
... meals, otherwise I get left leg pain. I am on Lortab, Valium , Paxil, mutltivitamans, and Celebrex. I feel like...
- Kathy23/Epidural Info T-7(Had one in Jan 03) 29th January 2003
... also, the physiolgist(sp?) said i should ask for some valium at my appt on tues with the pm doctor. the injection ... is on thurs. between the pain meds and the valium maybe i could get thru it???
let me know what you...
- back from the doctor's appt. 28th January 2003
... no sedation though. she told me to ask him for some valium . she said it may or may not help. everyone is different...
... year. This has been my experience with them. The Valium that your doctor told you to ask for is a good idea...
- New Here, Just looking for support 27th January 2003
... request to take a sedative before the MRI, like Xanax or Valium , please just ask you doc in advance for one.
They...
... as for mri i dont like them either so my dr gave me valium for that day,just ask they'll give you something to...
... MRI, I was very claaustrophobic as well, I needed 2 valium . But I am small so I asked if I could go in feet first...
- 6 - Day Prednisone Post Fusion Therapy ??? 16th January 2003
... ripping, tearing, searing buttocks. He gave me more Valium which I have not had for over 3 weeks!!!
Let me ... incredible. Now, I can't say for sure if it's the Valium or the Prednisone but in 24 hours I have turned nearly...
- pain managenment doctor 16th January 2003
... fluoroscope (xray) to make it more accurate. I took a valium beforehand and came by cab. After the 2nd injection...
- Urgent question 14th January 2003
... muscle spasm now, so I think I will go home, take some Valium and Ultram,put on the heat, and see if that doesn...
