muscle relaxers for Fibromyalgia

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With all the discussion about whether or not muscle relaxers could help

Fibromyalgia patients, I decided to skip a dose of my Flexeril

(cyclobenzaprine). Big mistake! Yes, muscle relaxers do help Fibro

patients, at least as far as I am concerned. I'll never do that again!

Even with the muscle relaxer I have muscle spasms, especially in hands,

legs, ankles, and middle and lower back...however, they are not as painful

as they could be if I were not taking the Flexeril. Now I don't ever have

to worry about that question again!!!!

Ray

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I agree Ray, I take Somas now (generic) and have progressed from Robaxins,

Flexerils and something else I can't remember! I am going to move to Alaska

and am going to try to be weaned off of my meds totally (am I brave or

stupid!) and start with the massage therapy that I have always wanted to try.

We have to change our insurance when we move there so I can try something

new finally! On ours you have to get referrals for almost everything except

your regular doc, HMO, you know.

I hope all are having good days, I am going to try to enjoy my 85 deg. here

today in Seattle (finally!) before I get banished to my island!! Take care,

good thoughts and prayers for all, Cheryl V. :>)

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In a message dated 8/23/99 3:00:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Bobbi99932@... writes:

<< I am going to move to Alaska

and am going to try to be weaned off of my meds totally (am I brave or

stupid!) and start with the massage therapy that I have always wanted to

try.

We have to change our insurance when we move there so I can try something

new finally! On ours you have to get referrals for almost everything except

your regular doc, HMO, you know. >>

Cheryl:

Where are you going in Alaska? My sister and her family live in Juneau.

Both have just retired.

Please be careful about getting off all your meds. What does doc say about

that? You can still get the meds in Alaska.

{{{and pain-free wishes}}}

Carol

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" In the little decisions of life, follow your mind; in the big decisions of

life, follow your heart. " (author unknown)

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In a message dated 8/23/99 3:00:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Bobbi99932@... writes:

<< I am going to move to Alaska

and am going to try to be weaned off of my meds totally (am I brave or

stupid!) and start with the massage therapy that I have always wanted to

try.

We have to change our insurance when we move there so I can try something

new finally! On ours you have to get referrals for almost everything except

your regular doc, HMO, you know. >>

Cheryl:

Where are you going in Alaska? My sister and her family live in Juneau.

Both have just retired.

Please be careful about getting off all your meds. What does doc say about

that? You can still get the meds in Alaska.

{{{and pain-free wishes}}}

Carol

ICQ #14061790

" In the little decisions of life, follow your mind; in the big decisions of

life, follow your heart. " (author unknown)

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Bobbi,

At 02:19 PM 8/23/99 -0400, you wrote:

>I take Somas now (generic) and have progressed from Robaxins,

>Flexerils and something else I can't remember! I am going to move to Alaska

>and am going to try to be weaned off of my meds totally (am I brave or

>stupid!) and start with the massage therapy that I have always wanted

If you are in need of the above meds, I suggest that you may not

have a miracle cure with massage. Massage probably will be great for you,

but experience tells me that it won't probably replace meds or do it for

very long. If you need meds now you will likely need them later too unless

the cause of your distress is removed.

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket. But have had family in Alaska

for a long time. The severe cold can contract muscles more than other

regions of the country. There also can be humidity in areas where it is

moderately cold, and this can be a problem too during various parts of

seasons.

But it is a beautiful place and people are worlds different than

many other places.

Ken

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Bobbi,

At 02:19 PM 8/23/99 -0400, you wrote:

>I take Somas now (generic) and have progressed from Robaxins,

>Flexerils and something else I can't remember! I am going to move to Alaska

>and am going to try to be weaned off of my meds totally (am I brave or

>stupid!) and start with the massage therapy that I have always wanted

If you are in need of the above meds, I suggest that you may not

have a miracle cure with massage. Massage probably will be great for you,

but experience tells me that it won't probably replace meds or do it for

very long. If you need meds now you will likely need them later too unless

the cause of your distress is removed.

I'm not trying to be a wet blanket. But have had family in Alaska

for a long time. The severe cold can contract muscles more than other

regions of the country. There also can be humidity in areas where it is

moderately cold, and this can be a problem too during various parts of

seasons.

But it is a beautiful place and people are worlds different than

many other places.

Ken

[Guest guest]

RAY,

I AM A BIT BEHIND...oops.. in posts, but wanted to respond to the flexeril

use with fibro. i have had great relief with using zanaflex, an

anti-spasmodic instead of or with flexeril. i take it at nite...realy

settles down all of the twitching in buttocks and thighs and trapzious

muscles.

fyi...kat

Moderator Note: Some time ago I raised the question of how to get additional

relief from muscle spasm when I was already topping out on Rx'd meds, and they

had a depressing side effect. Lois Randall, of the Randall Pain Scale was on the

list & was knowledgeable in alternative remedies. She suggested Valerian Root,

which is available reasonably prices in usually 500 mg. capsules. I tried it &

found it gave good relief without having to take more than one or 2 capsules. It

is not very long acting (about 1/2 to 1 hour for onset, relief span of 3 or more

hours) It works well once you have your dosage worked out, has absolutely no

side effects, and can be taken safely with any other meds I know of. sorry to

hog Kat's post, but I really am impressed with the stuff, and use it regularly

at bed time for extra relief. If you try it, buy only the actual ground

Valerian, and not " concentrates " or other processed preparations. They can be a

lot more expensive, and don't work at all for me. --- Ken

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