- MS twitching ?? 14th May 2008
... narcotic--it's a benzodiazepine, in the same family as valium and xanax. To me, it takes longer to kick in and lasts...
... narcotic--it's a benzodiazepine, in the same family as valium and xanax. To me, it takes longer to kick in and lasts...
- Another MRI TUESDAY WITH CONTRAST AND XANAX!!!! 11th May 2008
... think the doctor would know the right dose. I'm a Valium girl on MRI days! :) I will give you some other tips ... time that I bailed, which was without my best friend valium !). The other great tip I got was from my PCP, who...
- MRI with contrast for diagnosis 3rd May 2008
... which I should have done in the first place!!!) for valium . He made me come in and he referred me to the new...
- Newbie Awaiting Mri Results__you Are All Wonderful!! 2nd May 2008
... luck, Kellly. Ask if theyll prescribe you a Xanax or Valium to take before the test...youll wind up sleeping thru...
... Kelley, and welcome!
I agree with Nikki...ask for a valium or something to help you with the MRI. At my first...
- what "natural"meds do other people take?? 16th April 2008
... quite a few of them under my belt now -- and also valium . Best other tip I ever got was to close your eyes...
- I have 10 of the most common MS symptoms and no diagnosis! 5th April 2008
... only reason I called his office was because I needed valium to get through my first MRI -- this is all during...
- Questions about symptoms/relapse 24th March 2008
... drugs! Unless I absolutely need too. He prescribed me valium 3 months ago for my dizziness and feeling off balance...
- sacroiliac problems along with hip,knee & 2 drop feet 21st March 2008
... as I dislike the drug (makes me feel stupider than valium , which I am currently using. But 10 mg only works...
- Chronic Leg Fidgiting(sp?)and constant needing to move them??? 7th March 2008
... The fidgeting is called SPASTICITY. I take 10 mg of valium before bed or long trips where I can't get up much...
- How Do You Deal With Family That Doesn't Understand? 7th February 2008
... could experience the optic neuritis, have him pop a valium to induce the 'brain fog' i get to deal with.....and...
- Not so open MRI 4th February 2008
... slightly to moderately clasterphobic and they gave me valium for the closed MRI. I slept thru the test and was...
- Spinal MRI 3rd February 2008
... scheduled to have a spinal MRI on Monday night. I had valium for the head MRI and it was a good thing, the cage ... would have done me in. The doctor did not order me valium for this test and I did not think to ask if there...
... want to give them a call to find out....
Taking a valium wont hurt you, or your test results, nor will Xanax...
- Have a couple of questions about MS 31st January 2008
... else;however to be honest I went for it (even took a valium due to my claustriphobia) and I COULD NOT do it! ...
- Freaking Out. 29th January 2008
... laustraphobic and I hate needles so my doc gave me 20 mg of valium to take before the test. I didn't care when they...
- i hope i am not alone.... 11th January 2008
... Klonopin (Clonazepam) which is a Benzo, same category as Valium . I started using Klonopin for antiety/panic attacks...
... Klonopin (Clonazepam) which is a Benzo, same category as Valium . I started using Klonopin for antiety/panic attacks...
- Symptoms Becoming More Frequent/More Pronounced 8th January 2008
... spasticity. I only get it at night now, and take 5-10 mg of valium , which calms them down. There are other drugs too...
- baclofen-help 5th January 2008
... other cns drug in your system. They tried to give me valium to counteract the symptoms of withdrawal but I refused...
- relapes with little recovery/new symptoms any advise 27th December 2007
... nerve. But they are back, mostly at night, so I'm on valium (10 mg at bedtime). This is certainly MS related....
- lumbar puncture next week- questions- 23rd December 2007
... claustrophobe) the MRIs were way worse. 10-15 mg. of valium will get me thru an hour.
I wish you well. My...
- Awsome Appointment With The Neuro 6th November 2007
... Cindy, I have heard that taking a Xanax or Valium to relax wont hurt you. But just in case, if you have...
... advice of the radiologist and got a prescription for Valium . It helped enormously, as did 2 other pieces of advice...
- HELP!! possible MS diagnosis, but questionable symptoms, frustrated!!!! 5th November 2007
... will be able to tell a lot from that. They have me on Valium right now in hopes to relax the nerves in my face...
... and after that they tell you to do, and take that valium ! Its alot more nervous type nerves, then real pain...
- Msnik 20th September 2007
... thats alot to say for it.
You do need to get off the valium if the doc wants you to...ask him about Xanax. LOL ... type of addicting drug, however maybe the "stigma" of valium vs. Xanax will make him happy? I laugh when I say...
... today and fight off the stress....and take the darn Valium if thats what it takes!
Hugs
Ill check in with...
... weening off of them.I'm down to the rebif,baclofen and valium and suffer through the pain....
... the LDN and Im all for you trying it....stay on the valium until you feel ready. That brings me to another question...
... weening off of them.I'm down to the rebif,baclofen and valium and suffer through the pain.
No, I'll pass and...
- Tired voice / throat etc. 31st August 2007
... damage and cryopharyngeal?? muscle spasm. Gave me valium for spasm which I take rarely to loosen throat. I...
- How long does spascity last? 28th August 2007
... get them ow and they re MS related, so I just take a valium when they get too trooublesome.
taosdaphne...
- Rheumie Thinks Lupus But I Think MS 22nd August 2007
... involved too, theneuro said. So I have a stash of valium and tak 5-10 ms, when I've had a had day.
taosdaphne...
- Dr. said Brain MRI to R/O MS 21st August 2007
... my first MRI and it's become much easier. I take valium before, close my eyes BEFORE entering the tube and...
- Questions about tests? 20th August 2007
... totally NOT painful however, I would think that taking a valium or something to relax you prior to the MRI might interfere...
- lost with out insurance and have ?'s 31st July 2007
... if you are that afraid...they can also give you a Valium before you go into the room to relax you...also, I...
- Rebif shot days....something that worked for me! 31st July 2007
... I stayed in bed and suffered with pain.Vicodin and valium have been my two best friends today.
Hope you are...
- Nuero visit/ steriod drip 26th July 2007
... caused by ms(swelling on the brain) thats why the valium did not work, they should have listened when the nurse ... was told this.(my understanding is valium suppresses vertigo accociated with inner ear problems ... . she was taken off valium and meclizine doc said was no good cause it was not...
- My story.. do I have MS? 24th July 2007
... to have a MRI. I am very claustraphobic so I take valium before the test. Maybe they could give you enough...
... only way I can deal with MRI'S is to be prescribed valium . I didn't know I was claustraphobic until I had my...
- What do you take for Vertigo 12th July 2007
... like a zombie?
the wifes meds meclizine and now 2 mg valium 2x a day
between the 2 shes in lala land(zombie) ... doctor again cause she does not want to take 2 mg valium 2 x a day it knocks her on her @#$. so hopefully there ... how they treat vertigo. they originally want 10 mg valium holy @#$% that would nock me out. well if this fails...
... She might want to just try meclazine without the valium to see if this makes her less drowsy. I've had both...
- So this is an answer...? 12th July 2007
... So now I am to start taking Prozac 20 mg qid and Valium 1 mg qhs. They don't understand for one that I am...
... So now I am to start taking Prozac 20 mg qid and Valium 1 mg qhs. They don't understand for one that I am...
... four days.
You probably don't need to take the Valium if you don't think you need it. It is a good tranquilizer...
- Its back again 10th July 2007
... ;) docter told her to take meclizine and 10 mg of valium , and call next day with results. now its like her...
- hip pain 9th July 2007
... so for the mean time I am dealing with it. I take Valium for the spasms and Kadian for pain control.
Hope...
- Neuro visit today... *arrgghhh* 29th June 2007
... actually chickened out! Anyway, with a few tips and some valium , I'm now a veteran -- 3 down and one more to go in...
- Nuffs.. 18th June 2007
... sleep and the only thing thats keeping my sanity is my valium .
Each day I see this dang disease take my legs...
- Second Mri Results 5th June 2007
... veteran now, LOL) and had to call my internist for a valium prescription. Turns out the best thing I ever did...
... with him otherwise -- the only reason was to get the valium prescription. He is concerned and involved and wants...
- Msnik 2nd June 2007
... needles scare the crap out of me,I iced my site,took a valium and a half,plus my baclofen,my tyelenol,waited until...
- MS? Another MRI 2nd June 2007
... symptoms, I think I've read other people say that valium has helped -- and hey, it sure would help the anxiety...
- Myleogram - to have, or have not?? 1st June 2007
... live with the problems you have. Ask about getting valium to take ahead of time since you are lucky enough to...
- just a question 30th May 2007
... first failed experience, aided with some tips and valium , I'm now 3 MRIs down and if I can do it, so can you ... ! Here's my routine. I take a valium about an hour before and than another half when they ... trying to relax (you have to breathe in and LET the valium do its job). Just in case I feel compelled to cheat ... above are certainly personal choices but in general, valium , closing your eyes BEFORE they roll you in and keeping ... like us. And again, you DO have to give into the valium and let it do its job. Other thing is that most facilities...
... knocked out, LOL. Obviously, I decided to see if valium and those tricks would work first and thankfully it...
... MRI center because I'm terribly claustrophic! Even valium doesn't help. Also when I use ear plugs, in general...
... breaths and got myself "meditative" as well but the valium sure helped! Honest though, the first few minutes ... can get in there and give it a go and try to let the valium work, you just might surprise yourself.
NarLy...
- Cant get pain under control 21st May 2007
... taking Percocet10/325 along with naprosyn, and 5 mg Valium . I feel like I'm whining and This is not ME at all...
- desperate, please help! 20th May 2007
... primary care physician but I did on a fluke (only to get valium to help me with the MRI :) ) and that is when EVERYTHING...
... wishes, desperate. I'm taking along my best friend valium so I should be okay (at least until the next wave...
- IV Steroids...? 16th May 2007
... about the 3rd day of the treatment and he gave me some Valium to help with the nervousness which helped. and avoiding...
- How do your loved ones deal with your pain? 11th May 2007
... Maybe it will show one day, but I pray not!You have Valium . I have xanax! On the occasion where he yells and...
- just curious..... 8th May 2007
... m thankfully okay by myself now (with the help of valium and the other tips I collected! :) )
What's tesla...
- marinal 8th May 2007
... study is I went from 8 meds down to 2(baclofen and valium ) plus my rebif.Once I got use to it sillyness left...
- Who should I see first?? 1st May 2007
... My doctor (internist) gave me a prescription for valium and I got a few other good tips -- let me know if ... definitely handle much better (and I AM refilling the valium prescription! :D).
Re: your internist, at the...
- Optic Neuritis 27th April 2007
... but have now done two with some good tips and some valium ! If you do need the orbits done, ask your doctor...
- Horrible Back to Chest Pain 21st April 2007
... wrapped around my chest. After 2 percocet and 10 mg of Valium and a heating pad it subsided enough for me to move...
- Spasticity? 10th April 2007
... grown men can't bend my legs. I'm on Diazepam (generic Valium ) and I'm sure some of my other meds address the issue...
- AM I the only one who has a nero. that doesnt believe that MS causes pain? 30th March 2007
... @ 3 times a day Zanaflex 4mg 2 @ 3times a day and Valium 5.mg @ 2 times a day.I also have fatuige bad. He gave...
- To Oliver Bocca about antidepressant for MS... 3rd March 2007
... Lexapro, which works on anxiety (kind of like a mild valium ) and the antidepressent takes away the crying jags...
- Memory Problems and Spasms Getting Worse 20th February 2007
... ago and have never left.I take baclofen,zanaflex and valium to control them.
Be insistant on them prescribing...
- possible ms not diagnosed 8th February 2007
... docter has her taking meclezine(***arre medicine) and valium . what is valium suppose to do. while back at work...
- MRI'S...I Hate The Noises 7th February 2007
... like John Mayer... virtually puts me to sleep. No valium required, even though I am somewhat claustrophobic...
... was so loud I almost freaked during it despite the valium . The second MRI I had done was on a newer machine ... and I fell asleep during it (ear plugs and valium too)....
... Hello to all about how far in advance do you take the Valium before the MRI?? I'm having one next week and need ... the Valium but don't know how far in advance to take it. Any...
... the noise out for me. (And then maybe toss down some valium on top of that! Just make sure you get a ride!)...
- Lumbar Puncture :( 6th February 2007
... your doc about it. I also HIGHLY recommend getting a valium or something beforehand to calm your nerves. I did...
... myself worked up pretty good beforehand and despite the valium was a nervous wreck. It ended up being a lot of tears...
- Spasms 29th January 2007
... Now he is weening me off the Neurontin and gave me Valium . This has caused the pain in my leg to return somewhat...
- First LP Experience and last 24th January 2007
... not sedate patience.I self sedated myself with 5 mgs valium a half hour before and 10 minutes before the LP.The...
- Nuff??? whats going on?? 2nd January 2007
... days over it.I've been taking 1000mg's vicodin,10mgs valium and 20 mgs of baclofen every 4 hours and still no...
- nuff3 2nd January 2007
... to start the steroids,the neuro has increased the valium and baclofen,I feel I'm moving at a snails pace.I...
... my right side.I terrified my son.I really think the valium helped.It was mostly a chronic spasm that wouldn't...
- Rebif,IV steroids,system overload 27th December 2006
... groceries and get things done.It wasn't until I took valium to get it to settle it down to use it.I go and sign...
... This pain has to go.I've taken enough vicodin and valium to choke a horse.Its only a 2 hour fix.
Thats awesome...
- Is This Apropriate/i'm Confused 11th December 2006
... it.He took me off the lorazepam and wants me to try valium for 4 days,if that helps the spasms then I'll stay...
... better, i know it will be have for you at first, the valium before hand is a good idea.
What a pain with the...
- Fatigue,can someone 17th November 2006
... The neuro took me off the lorazepam and put me on valium said its better for the muscle spasms and not as sadative...
... are seperating them.In the morning I'm taking the valium and baclofen and 3 hours later the zanaflex and so...
... the pain.
I have found if I take the vicodin and valium together I get better pain releif.I have temporarily ... taking the lorazepam,my new neuro replaced it with the valium and I'm finding I can function on that vs the lorazepam...
- Lilc,how are you doing 16th November 2006
... day ,zanaflex 8mgs 4x a day ,vicodin,oxy and 5mgs valium 2x a day.Gosh I should be a walking zombie!!!!Just...
- new To Board 16th November 2006
... Taken for muscle spasms.Vicodin and oxy for pain and valium for tinnitus(ringing in ears)and nystagmus(jerky movements...
- MS symptoms and pregnancy! HELP 25th October 2006
... just fine! if my balance is that bad i will take a valium and be ok! if my legs ache i will stay in with her...
- Tight band feeling 17th October 2006
... both.Now I wait it outor if its real bad I'll take valium .
Nikki , glad to hear that neurontin works.
Toni...
- Lyrica 20th September 2006
... some knowledge you might look into some diazapam ( valium ) type pills for pain. Many are in the anti-convulsant...
- Stress induced relapse 16th September 2006
... house and phone calls.
Before I left town I took valium and on the way home.I don't think they have helped...
- ringing in ears 29th August 2006
... in the ears. i take antivert for the dizziness. valium helps with the panic. how this ms thing came up is...
- SOOOOOO Confused 28th August 2006
... zanaflex,which had been working great.I had been taking valium for the really rough periods,it helped the spasms...
... be incapacitated or dead from pain. The neuro said Valium was a better medication for spasms than klonopin but...
- So Effin Moody!!! 14th August 2006
... terrible allergies to them.When times get rough I'll take valium to get me threw and over the humps.
Don't get down...
- Today's the Day! 8th August 2006
... MRI. I've got clausterphobia and my doc gives me valium before my MRI to chill me out, or knock me out rather...
... with the LP's.I have had so many done.I take a 5mg valium before I go.I have screws loose :) litterally in...
