TMJ Support Group
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment.
So my doctor prescribed me muscle relaxants (can't be taken more than every 8 hrs) but the pain relief only lasts for me for the first couple hours, but they do allow me to completely relax & it feels so good (can't remember when I last relaxed fully). The problem is they make me very tired & i work evenings so that means i can't take any until i get off work (usually not off till 11pm) So until then im in so much pain.
Anyone else in the same boat?
its so frustrating, "oh that prescription didnt work ok try this, try this, try this" I feel like a freakin lab rat.
Anyone else in the same boat?
its so frustrating, "oh that prescription didnt work ok try this, try this, try this" I feel like a freakin lab rat.
Have you been on them long? If you just began taking them, it may take a few times to get used to them.
I had been on Flexeril for over a year, but don't take them anymore, because they haven't helped in a long time.
I would ask your doctor who probably knows your story better than I for suggestions too. Is there something different you can take for when you are at work?
Sorry you are going through all this frustration. Know you are not alone in this struggle.
hugs
JD