Hi Healthgirl,

Lots of great suggestions here!


If all else fails, there are other muscle relaxants available.

Diandra has mentioned Soma. Soma is the one I use. I use it rarely, as a last resort. I also often use only 1/2 tab as I find it often works at that dose for me and gives fewer side-effects.

I am allergic to a few muscle relaxants.

Zanaflex takes some time, with a gradual increase. Zanaflex has too many interactions with some of my other meds.

You have mentioned valium. Valium is often used for muscle spasms. If you use a different muscle relaxer, please talk with your doctor/pharmacist re: mixing any muscle relaxant with valium.

There are other medications available should other approaches fail.
Sometimes, there is comfort in knowing there are options, even if we don't use them.

mrsD seems to know your history and is very thorough in her "detective work."

I hope you find relief soon.

Warmly,
DejaVu