Skelaxin and sciatica

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Avatar f tn Having some very bad lower back pain today that tylenol isn't touching. I was wondering about Skelaxin. I have some and have taken it in the past...but don't even remember side effects or how I felt taking it or anything. Is this addictive?Anybody know anything about it? Thanks!
Avatar m tn I am prescribed Celebrex and skelaxin. I have a question about the skelaxin. Well my job is physically demanding I work in a hospital I do patient care I "boost" patients, transport patients, help very unsteady patients get out of bed and walk. So quite often I need to take my skelaxin. My lower back tightens up and I just need some relief. I have been taking it a bit more often than I did say 6 months ago.
1307610 tn?1273349327 thanks for all the suggestions....i have a 4 yr old and cannot take the narcotics during the day...already on 2400 mg of neurontin qd, anaprox, and skelaxin, which does offer some relief but i remain limited in what i can do. this last "attack" has been the worst as i still have leg pain and some foot numbness. before staying at home with my kids i was a nurse, so this has been a progressively getting worse problem for over 17 years.
Avatar n tn I don't think that amount of wine alone would elevate you enzymes but with the drugs you're taking I really don't know. I believe that Skelaxin may be associated with elevated liver enzymes is some people but again, I am not sure of this. I would Google all of the drugs you're taking with the word "liver" or "hepatic" eg "Skelaxin Liver".
Avatar f tn t take during the day,as I have small kids and it made me VERY sleepy!) Then I was put on Skelaxin and I feel like that does nothing( 800mg. 3x day) I could take 2 at one time and still...nothing? I think I'm going to ask to go back on Flexeril(for bed time) to reduce my pain and spasms) Thanks!
Avatar m tn So he just said take the hydro because your not taking that many (only 3 a day 7.5) and try this Skelaxin and let me know in 3 months how your doing. I have really tried to cut back on the hydro but my back hurts so bad it wakes me up (when I can sleep). Please let me know if any of you have had any experence with this for back spasms. Thanks.
Avatar f tn oh and broke down and took a muscle relaxer. skelaxin. this shouldn't be a problem right? found an old script. ibuprofen was not cutting it.
Avatar f tn Thanks for the clarification: feel like a moron sometimes!! I'v had pain in my buttock, sharp pain, does not go down leg but have buzzing and numbness in leg. The pain only lasts for a few short minutes then goes away. It was only for a day, and then disappeared. I've had this pain before and thought it may be positional and attributed it to sciatica but now I'm wondering if it really is. Isin't the sciatic nerve low to be affected by an MS lesion on the spine?
6333619 tn?1386598382 This is my first and the sciatica and hip pain have been excruciating and im 19w5d
Avatar m tn Well I just got back from seeing my dr about the myleogram I had and they pretty much just said I had from L-1 to S-1 messed up and not much they can do. Take the pills and try the therapy and message for awhile and then let us know how your doing. I had got down to 1 1/2 a day through my weening process but my back was hurting the whole time. I think I am still going to try to keep cutting back and see if I can quit when I can take a few days off work.
2073693 tn?1333125546 I agree with msnova that it indeed sounds like sciatica. Sciatica doesn't have to run down the back of the leg to be deemed sciatica. The portion of the leg that the pain shoots down can be dependant upon which disc is herniated and impinging the nerve roots. I experience pain down the sides and the back of my legs and it is caused by nerve impingements on the L5 and S1 nerve roots.
Avatar f tn Imaging methods such as MR Neurography may help diagnosis and treatment of sciatica. You can take OTC pain killers like brufen,do some stretching exercises and yoga and maintain a correct upright posture while sitting. Severe cases may require surgery. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor.
450140 tn?1317947304 Want to send tons of ((HUGS)) to you Beth and I'm sorry that you are dealing with such pain and not able to find relief. I know nothing about SKELAXIN, so I can't give you any advice about that. Hopefully, someone here will be able to help. I hope the Neuro Psych appt goes well. Stick to your guns and get that plan of action!! I know it's so frustrating not knowing what to do or where to go next. Especially, since you are going through all of this pain.
Avatar m tn Thanks LazyMoose, gosh, I took a quarter pill(800mg) of Skelaxin and it was a yummy feeling and that's what scared me. I felt really goooooood. But yeah the other day I could not sleep at all cause I had really really strong muscle spasm/twitch. Not sure what the difference is since all this is new happenings. But yeah I might do a quarter skelaxin once or twice a week here and there to help me sleep, I deserve a break I think. hehe. ordered a theracane from amazon.com.
Avatar n tn The stomach pain does not normally go along with sciatica. In my opinion it is a separate symptom and possibly a clue to your diagnosis. There are so many causes of sciatica that it would be impossible to venture a guess as to what may be going on in your case. Sciatica means that the sciatic nerve is irritated or compressed. Sciatica pain is typically felt from the low back to behind the thigh and radiating down below the knee.
Avatar f tn My dad was taking Skelaxin and when he would take it he would be a little messed up. My dad quickly stopped taking it and they put him on Effexor which caused some side effects such as dizziness, insomnia, and upper respiratory problems. Never taken them personally, but that is what I have heard. I would immagine those would also be addictive also, maybe not as bad, but still dependence would set in. GOOD LUCK ...
Avatar n tn I have had some kind of cold/flu, sinusitis (all in one) for about three weeks. Finally I went to the doctor she prescribes antibiotics, anticough medicine etc. I also developed somehow a muscle spams around my neck aparently due to excesive coughing. The pain became the worst ever to the point of tears. The doctor prescribed skelaxin 800mg, it didn't help, then I added 400mg Advil.. The pain somehow got better, but still there. So Went for Motrin 800mg with Skelaxin, didn't help.
Avatar n tn http://www.medhelp.org/tags/show/6376/sciatica Here's a great post talking a bit about conditions that could be causing this. http://www.medhelp.
Avatar n tn The following is from my surgical notes: I recently had a shoulder surgery (2 months ago), in which I had Impingement Syndrome with limited space for the rotator cuff beneath the anterolateral acromial margin and Labral Detachment. Shoulder Capsule was repaired and two sutures were placed in my shoulder towards the superior apex. I was told that the decompression was successful.
Avatar f tn I stopped taking Skelaxin several weeks ago and am now in the process of discontinuing the Hydrocodone. I took the last Soma and 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet several nights ago. This is my second round with trying to get off this med. The problem is the insomnia or sleeplessness that occurs in the middle of the night. As I type this it is 3:45 and I've been up since 2:15. I am having difficulty functioning at work because I am exhausted.
Avatar f tn I was involved in a car accident back in May 2010 and have had low back pain and sciatica ever since. I had an MRI done in May that showed everything was normal... My spine hurts to touch and have pain all the way to my toes on the right side. I have tried many things and if anything it feels like it is getting worse. Sometimes when walking my foot goes numb and I will fall ect. I do not understand if everything is normal why does it hurt so bad? PLEASE HELP!
402205 tn?1230481005 I currently take 800mg 3xday of Skelaxin and there are no dependence issues at all, so I think you would be fairly safe not relapsing. I have read posts on here regarding soma which is a muscle relaxer and apparently it is addicting. You can also take upto 800mgs of IBprofen 3xday which really helps with muscle and joint pain. I'm not telling you to do this, just a recommendation, check with your doctor first.
Avatar f tn I am dealing with sciatica and femoral nerve pain and it is making me disable to do any of my regular activity including cooking and and shopping. I would like to know the specific exercise available for this problem. I tried all other exercise and that made it worse.
Avatar m tn Most of the air cushioned jackets we are looking at limit rear and side movement, and not forwards - so I will speak with the manufacturer, and see what they can do for me. Unfortunately, she has come down with a serious case of sciatica at the moment, and is concerned of the long term implications - but we will take everything a step at a time.
Avatar f tn Im 7 weeks and have leg and lower back pain. Is this normal in the first trimester? Its my second pregnancy and with my first one I had absolutely no aches, pains, morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy so I dunno if its normal....
Avatar m tn Felt bump and determined was musculoskeletal. Prescribed anti-inflammatory (Naproxen) and muscle relaxer (Skelaxin). Told me to take as needed (didn’t have to take the full bottle). Took prescriptions for 4 days, Skelaxin caused stomach cramping even when taken as directed. Urine test came back cloudy with high white blood cell count. Concluded was very dehydrated and sent off for tests to determine if infection was present. Also had me go in for blood tests.