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Muscle Relaxants

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Has anyone every taken muscle relaxants to help with the muscle tension? My muscles won't relax in my face and sometimes other parts of my body. My spine is out of place with my ribs and I keep getting it corrected but the tense muscles and stretched out ligament keep allowing to slip out of place. I try to consciously relax the muscles but it doesn't work very well. I have a constant headache, jaw pain, and chronic backache. I don't like taking Tylenol all the time for it b/c it just covers up the pain, I want to correct the problem. Any advice?
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I have tried zanaflex and it works a little bit, but I find that takeing aromatherapy baths helps much better, if you would like some good recipes let me know :)
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I take flexeril and it seems to help at times. I think they help to some extent and they react on people in different ways. I don't think it would hurt to try. And if you see any improvement then see what your doctor says. I hope you feel better soon and let me know what happens. Becky
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I used to suffer from terrible headaches brought on by stiff neck muscles...I went to PT and within 2 weeks...the headaches were gone...I bet since November I have not had 5 headaches...I used to have 2-3 a week...

I do have Jaw pain from time to time...it is Trigeminal Neuralgia...if I stay away from chewy foods..{No More CARMELS !!...or Milk Duds !!?? }...then it usually stays back...but comes on anyway from time to time...this can also mimic a Migrain...as the severe pain is on one side of the head...usually hitting from right above the ear to right above the eye...I had been Misdiagnosed with Migrains and TMJ...I had neither one of those...you can get hit in One, 2 or all 3 spots at a time with TN...

I Sure hope you figure out What is causing your pain...and can find what you need to get rid of it !!
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I have used Flexeril and Soma both and they do help to let your muscles relax. I know I take just Soma now with my pain meds and it helps a lot
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Fexeril does help, something else that has really made a huge difference in my jaw pain, is the mouth guard that I wear at night when I sleep, keeps you from trying to grind your teeth in your sleep.
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I use Robaxin 500 mg. for my muscle relaxer. It works GREAT for me and I highly recommend it.
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I HAVE HAD ZANAFLEX, FLEXERIL, AND SOMA. ALL WHEN MY BACK HAS GONE OUT. NEVER FOR FIBRO THOUGH. THE SOMA WORKED THE BEST FOR THAT.
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I've taken Flexeril for years for the jumpy muscles at bedtime. I also use a heating pad a lot. Just got a new one that runs the length of spine from neck to pelvis. Very nice. I like the aromatherapy as well--favorite is 1/2 c. salt, 1/2 c. soda, 4 drops peppermint essential oil, 2-4 of lavendar essential oil. For the back I like Yoga conditioning for Weight Loss. With Suzanne Deason. Available from Gaiam. It has a very nice back, stretching focus and is easy. Also, be very careful through the day where and how you sit. Like don't sit on concrete or the hard floor. Also, a nice massage at bedtime is good. You can even warm the oil. Hope you are better.
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