- im so sad 1st September 2006
... You must insist on getting some pain meds... Perhaps valium or flexeril as a muscle relaxer and percocet for the...
- My Surgery. 29th August 2006
... discomfort. They gave me morphine, and 2 percocets, and a valium . I could’ve sworn that I saw chocolate floating? ... really hard to sleep comfortably! I usually take a valium , and that helps.
Sorry have to quit typing for...
... real hard time with them, but I will take 1, and a Valium before I go to bed.
Wow I really had no idea how...
... think you mentioned that your doctor had you taking valium , which is good, and I wish all surgeons would prescribe...
... possible, but also walking around quite a bit. The Valium has been a life saver.
Kissa I am so sorry to hear...
- Questions 19th August 2006
... cervical strain. Family Doc then prescribed Vicodin and Valium for pain management and scheduled PT for me. Pain...
- think im in the right place... 18th August 2006
... reflect on..
so i survied the mri, with the help of valium . the tech let me take a peek and it is a huge mass...
- Horrible Neck pain from massage. 15th August 2006
...
Heat, ice, stretching, muscle relaxers (soma, valium , whatever)...
- What to expect when the collar comes off? 14th August 2006
... never on muscle relaxants post-operatively, as he uses Valium instead. It helped a lot, but I stopped taking them ... week.) Muscle relaxants usually wipe me out, and the Valium did not, so I thought it was a good suite for me ...
- Myelopathy & MRI meaning? help please in Ky.! 12th August 2006
... necessary. The MRI is "easy" - I was going to take valium to stay calm but at the last minute I didn't take...
- Cervical Epidural Fear 12th August 2006
... very nervous ask him/her if it's ok if you take some valium before the procedure. That works great on needle...
- Herniated thoracic disc 3rd August 2006
... that topic. I am on duragesic patches, oxycodone, valium for pain. I have had 3 c-spine Failed surgeries, 1...
- Cervical Epidural Anyone? 30th July 2006
... L4-5. I am not in PT (yet) and have oxycodone and valium and neurontin for meds at this time.
Had a cervical...
... tolerable most days BUT I am on regualr doses of oxy and valium and neurontin - all of which I'm expected to phase...
- Please help: post op ACDF problems 18th July 2006
... pills, shots, fentanyl patches, lidocaine patches, valium and home stim machine. Right after surgery the...
- Going for pre-op physical and have questions 11th July 2006
... pre op, most of the narcotics really didn't help and valium which helped the spasms was the most effective. Another...
- 6 days after surgery still numb? 29th June 2006
... own. Many surgeons apparently prescribe meds like Valium after surgery, so at least some of them must be aware...
- CSPine - C3/4, 5/6 herniations and stenosis -questions 25th June 2006
... comfortable position for my neck to sleep in. (I have valium for muscle spasms, pain meds and even a sleeping pill...
- Am I wrong to have lost all hope... 4th June 2006
...
I don't know, I saw my family doc today for some valium (having of all things a stinking ROOT CANAL tomorrow...
... really didn't have any pain post canal. I hope the valium works too. I am curious how your pain level will...
- Discogram 1st June 2006
... t like them? The usually use versed which is like valium and puts you in a very relaxed state. You can always...
- Back home from the hospital, surgery was 5/18 21st May 2006
... was on morphine, percocet, oxycontin, benadryl, and valium , Friday the doctor and nurse recommended I stay...
... was on morphine, percocet, oxycontin, benadryl, and valium , Friday the doctor and nurse recommended I stay...
- C-Spine MRI results - HELP!! 18th April 2006
... herniation in the neck. I am on oral steriods, lortab and valium to help with the pain.
Any suggestions as to what...
... my options. Considering I have been on Steriods, Valium and Lortab for a week and it's only getting worse...
... PMs or even MRI facilities will recommend you get a valium or something along those lines prior to the MRI if...
... sedation" is the right word, though. I took plenty of valium and kept my eyes shut. My shoulders barely fit the...
... I had open MRI for C-spine, I had Valium but decided at the last minute not to take it and...
- More pain after ACDF surgery 27th March 2006
... been religious about heat / ice rotation and trying valium 5mg 2x a day to help fight off spasms.
It certainly...
... Meds are not even touching it. I will ask him for valium tomorrow and see if that helps. So far, the only...
... Meds are not even touching it. I will ask him for valium tomorrow and see if that helps. So far, the only...
- the collar 26th March 2006
... going to be? should i be looking into the effects of valium of xanax?
thanks, all. appreciate the input...
... and getting my muscles back in shape.
As far as Valium or Xanex is concerned (I'm assuming this is what he...
... going to be? should i be looking into the effects of valium of xanax?
thanks, all. appreciate the input...
- Four Weeks Post ACDF C5/6 - Ouch! (?) 22nd March 2006
... Percoet... None of those seem to do much.
I did try a Valium 5mg a few hours ago and that helped prior to the MRI...
... would guess???
Take it easy
Mike
Yea - the valium seems to be a big help - waiting for my next dose...
... my percocet which did nothing for me for 5mg 3x of Valium + tylenol... Things are much more bearable.
I'm...
... am I doing?
1000mg Tylenol 3x day (usually)
5mg Valium 2x day (usually)
HECK of a lot of heat / ice (15...
... percocet barely touches the pain. Wouldn't give me valium . At a cost to my insurer of $30K for this procedure...
... percocet barely touches the pain. Wouldn't give me valium . At a cost to my insurer of $30K for this procedure...
... light at the end of the tunnel.
I am not without my valium 5mg or tylenol 1000mg, but I ACTUALLY have times of...
... don't think they do that.
Ugh.
And yea - the valium does wonders for the pain somehow.... Just wish it...
... Whatever that meant.
I heard someone else mention valium for pain. Glad it's workin for you....
... Whatever that meant.
I heard someone else mention valium for pain. Glad it's workin for you.
I think the...
... originally started this thread... I haven't had a valium today either... So... I think (hope?) that I just...
... Off to do some more heat / ice!
(and I am off the valium 5mg as of the past two days... I am going back to...
- help in questions I have about test upcoming 9th February 2006
... went home I was so scared. They give you an iv of valium and I just can't remember much except a period where...
- 10 Months Since Last ACDF! 21st January 2006
... golf.
As for sleep, have you tried ativan or valium ? They aren't good long term because they are depressants...
... golf.
As for sleep, have you tried ativan or valium ? They aren't good long term because they are depressants...
- When in doubt, don't do anything! 25th November 2005
... easily dealt with using ibuprofen and an occasional valium at night.
Like others I was reluctant to have more...
- cervical stenosis 27th October 2005
... then.i have recently started taking one half of a 5mg valium now(right when I wake up) and that seems to help things...
- Cervical nerve block complications 3rd August 2005
... anesthetic. I had Versed (Midazolam - a benzodiazepine). Valium has a 50 to 200 hour half life, Versed is supposedly...
- Possible T5-6-7 hypermobility-DESPARATELY NEED ADVICE! 20th July 2005
... nothing and was put on Morphine daily for the pain, and Valium daily for the muscle spasms. For the first time in...
- Help I cant Sleep! 18th June 2005
... couple of months!!
Also, together with the pillows, valium also helped!!
W...
- Need Info & help 1st June 2005
... pack) that reduces the inflammation. I found that valium occasionally at night helped the spasm (and for me...
- Old-timer checking in 31st May 2005
... a root canal 2 weeks ago. I had sweet air, 10mg of valium and 1 percocet. So it was a breeze. I hate dentists...
- Lumbar fusion L1-L5 ?? 30th May 2005
... patches 25mg, oxycodone break through pain, topamax, valium
trigger point injections for cspine June 2005
ESI...
- Drug questions along with story 24th May 2005
... It’s all gone, from the combination of Demerol and Valium according to the doctor. Has anyone out there...
... comfortable enough to shuffle round the house. I saved the valium for muscle spasms and found it most useful early on...
... my neck each time it went off. On day 3 they tried Valium and the spasms went away in a few hours. I think ... I stayed on Valium and Vicodin, in diminishing doses, until day 18 or...
... pressure went high. Thank goodness for my husband. Valium works best for me but the side affects are not worth ... can't remember much of what happens when I am taking valium . I was taking another one I don't remember (see)...
- Message for Esmo77 20th March 2005
... decrease my dose by 4 weeks to nothing. I also was given valium to help with muscle spasms and used that for a couple...
- Info on C5-6 ACDF with BMP 19th March 2005
... was scared shitless so she gave me the max dose of valium she could and i was wasted lol peace! jaymz...
- pain worse now 6th March 2005
... talk to ns 2morrow about a diff painkiller , im on valium to sleep thats a joke too i never sleep, how can...
- 3 days post opt 26th February 2005
... this stops? vicodin es 750 wont touch it neither will valium 10's i had some left over from b4 surgery, now after ... meds from vicodin 750 mg es to vicodin 500 mg and valium 10 mg to valium 5 mg what do i do i cant take it...
- well i made it! 25th February 2005
... but i must of thoght i did from the drugs vicodin an valium must not of went thru nite all...
- post op medz 17th February 2005
... giving me 750mg vicodin es 2 pills 4 times a day and 1 valium 10 mg 2 times a day. the vicodin works .the valium...
- Anterior approach C5 / C6 herniate disk spinal surgery 7th February 2005
... that noting telling appeared and gave me percosett, valium and prednisone. Three days later, I returned to the...
- Esmo, posterior cervical fusion information 31st January 2005
... narcotics after the first procedure, I was on percocet and valium for a good four weeks this time round. It was explained...
- Need advise on ESI 31st January 2005
... t do the IV thing, and gave me a prescription for Valium .
Will the Valium help about the same as an IV....
- Posterior fusion experience 28th January 2005
... especially muscle spasms so I needed percocet and valium for four weeks. However the type of pain I had before...
... first procedure, this time I was on narcotics and valium for a month. However I also needed decompression...
... narcotics after the first procedure, I was on percocet and valium for a good four weeks this time round. It was explained...
... narcotics after the first procedure, I was on percocet and valium for a good four weeks this time round. It was explained...
... narcotics after the first procedure, I was on percocet and valium for a good four weeks this time round. It was explained...
- is my NS BSing me? 27th January 2005
... faith in the Doctor that does the surgery,that and a valium helps,hahano really its understandable,but anything...
- C 6-7 nerve problem 26th January 2005
... you an IV or if they prescribe you muscle relaxers ( Valium ). Also ask what certifications or experience the...
- Recent Neck Surgery - Numb finger 18th January 2005
... the next 2 weeks flat on my back on oxycodone and valium . I had the surgery on 12/29/04. It was wonderful...
- 6 Level Laminectomy - 17 days Later 8th January 2005
... op infection this morning. Down to 3 vicodin and 2 valium per day for pain and spasms. Would like to zero those...
- Help 5th January 2005
... almost 2 months, cant do anything but eat vicodin and valium , i am scared to death but at the same time trying...
- 6 Level Laminectomy - 10 days Later 3rd January 2005
... I could sit up for long periods of time. I am on valium and another drug for muscle spasms, vicodien, an antibiotic...
- I'm back! 21st November 2004
... not do crap for me. I use Norflex now and 2.5 MG valium at times to ease the muscle spasms now. I never take ... them together and use the valium for quicker results, say if I ride four wheeler or...
- 10 days postop ACDF, still have twitching! 2nd October 2004
... tense and weak all of the time. I'm on lorcet and valium , but nothing is helping. I've already spoken with...
- Help! Need Advice-Facing ACDF Again Within 1yr 19th September 2004
... After nearly two years of pain meds (vicodin, codeine, valium , etc....) I'm down to tylenol.
Nearly all the pain...
- post acdf questions 7th September 2004
... percocet as needed for breakthru along with asprin and valium for muscle spasm did take neurontin for a week but...
- ACDF c5 and c6 2nd July 2004
... have no regrets. I haven't had any trouble sleeping ( valium works wonders) or eating. It was wonderfull to read...
- MRI with little findings, but strong symptoms... 17th June 2004
... surgeries:
L3- S1 FUSION OR ADR UGH
meds: oxycodone, valium , flexeril, nexium, pravachol...
- Mri-c5-6 16th May 2004
... Oxycontin IR 5mg 2every 4hours, Victon 10/325 2every4hr, valium 10mg, vioxx 50mg and allot other. So you can get pain...
- Need Info On Hnp! 14th May 2004
... was already having arm probs. I was sent home with valium and told I had a shoulder sprain. Again, no xrays...
- surgury tommorow prayers please 5th May 2004
... yesterday and he said they will give me an injection of valium as so as i arrive there that he has called them and...
- ACDF for Friday 19th April 2004
... i was having a heart attack i have been taking a valium as soon as i feel 1 coming on it happens when i start...
... preoccupation with it and the surguery did they give valium before they took you to surguery also how long did...
- Pain meds/sleeping meds? 5th April 2004
... management for other reasons than the neck.
I took valium to sleep because Ambien and one other med that escapes...
- Second question, C Spine and Blood pressure 17th March 2004
... raises your blood pressure[/FONT]!!!!!! I was given valium and it worked. At one point my bp was 150/95 and my...
- Hello 6th March 2004
... get rid of the depression. With a little help from valium and going back to work I realized I was ok.
I have...
... is caused by medications, particularly if you take valium and are prone to depression to begin with. I've suffered...
- Just had ACDF w/ plating at C4-C5 new to board 1st March 2004
... for a day or two. I was given percocet for pain and valium for muscle spasms. I have only had to take half ... a dose of percocet since the surgery, the valium I have taken only at night. I am going to switch...
... for a day or two. I was given percocet for pain and valium for muscle spasms. I have only had to take half ... a dose of percocet since the surgery, the valium I have taken only at night. I am going to switch...
- 14 days out ACDF C5-6 2nd February 2004
... 51 yr. old female who is so very tired of pain. (on valium , and skelaxin until ns sees me; the neurologist has ... also switched the valium to lexipro, but I have to fade off valium over a 3...
- Is this headache related to disc? 31st January 2004
... days and this got the ball rolling. I have been on Valium (I hate it)
and Skelaxin (muscle relaxer) since Dec...
- nervous about myelogram 22nd January 2004
... knew what she was doing got it in.
They gave me a valium before along with pain medicine in my IV, pain medicine...
- ACDF Hospital Stay 9th January 2004
... painkillers etc and have them ready when you come home. Valium actually settles muscle spasms as well as calming...
- dizzy attacks 7th January 2004
... freaky (as my 12 yr. old would say!) Anyway, my GP rx valium , and it has been working. Although, not as well as...
... repair of nerves and spinal cord. I did take a bit of Valium to calm me down. It is also supposed to be very helpful...
- Bryan disc 28th December 2003
... rostered my friends to cook and feed etc. Had drugs, valium , books etc at hand..... quite thought I was going...
- surgery? or not? 18th December 2003
... neurosurgeons. Even with pain meds (Lortab 10 3X daily, Valium 5X daily, Topamax, and Zanaflex) I am still in pain...
- Congenital Fusion C6 C7 27th November 2003
... But Other Than That It Was Painfree. I Also Took A Valium To Calm My Nerves.
I Have Gotten 6 Opinions For...
- somebody tell me plese if a CT myloegram is painful or not 28th October 2003
... but give you my experience. First off I took 5mg. of valium prior to the test. FIrst they took x-rays. The made...
- getting off the drugs... 22nd October 2003
... to taper off these meds. I was on hydrocodone and valium for almost 5 weeks while they were trying to figure ... issues. Post operation they have me on oxycodone and valium . What are others experience with getting off the...
- floor moving 18th October 2003
... was also experiencing insominia. His answer was a valium rx. It is good for 3 of my symptoms: muscle spasms...
... sleeper and is only for sleep and isn't addicting like valium , it's been great for me especially through this whole...
- excruciating pain....any suggestions??? 15th October 2003
... Ortho? They may have some suggestions. I also found valium helpful for nerve pain and spasms.
Take care
Mel...
- PAIN. ICK! 5th October 2003
... to many hours of typing for study and took so much valium for the spasms I could hardly see straight.
I had...
... if there is any effect due to the other cocktail of valium etc. I just wondered what you thought of it. I think...
... accupunture as the best. I am getting worried about my valium addiction and am going back to do some accupunture...
