Muscle Questions (Page 2)

Why can't I sleep while taking TiZANidine?

I Have recently been prescribed TiZANidine for bad muscle spasms. And since starting the prescription, If I take one before bed, I can not sleep. It keeps me up all night with just a thousand thoughts running through my head. I've tried reading up on it and everything I read, everyone claims... read more

Gabapentin - Good or bad for muscle spasms?

I saw my primary doc today and asked if he would put me back on Soma since the pain mgmt clinic took all patients of this med. He suggested that I try Gabapentin. I told him I would give it a try. Has anyone had any luck with this helping for debilitating muscle spasms? The good news is he said if... read more

Does anyone experience leg cramps with Pristiq or Cymbalta?

I was on Serzone for years until they quit making it. My doctor put me on Cymbalta and I absolutely love how it made me feel. I started noticing that I was having muscle cramps a lot. Finally the cramps got to be so bad that I talked to my doctor about it. He changed my medication to Pristiq and I... read more

How likely is muscle soreness while taking Xarelto?

I've been taking Xarelto for about 60 days, and muscle soreness seems to be getting worse. I wake each morning with shoulder, arm and leg soreness. At 64 years old, I presumed it was just old age symptoms. I now suspect that this new medication might be the culprit. I must take the medication... read more

Hydroxychloroquine - thigh muscle weakness?

I took Plaquenil for Sjogren's Syndrome. It got so I couldn't walk up a curb without help before I switched to oral Methotrexate. My peripheral neuropathy actually went away too, and my rheumy thinks it was a rare, toxic side-effect of the Plaquenil. Has anyone else had that happen?

Back Pain - Really scared that my muscles won't heal?

I sprained the muscles in my back (I think) from carrying heavy grocery shopping bags, 4 days ago (I am female). I felt mild pain initially afterwards both in my upper arms and mid-upper back. Since then although the pain in my arms has gone, the back pain is worse than ever - it is continuous and... read more

What happens when you mix tramadol with muscle relaxer?

What is a frequently prescribed muscle relaxant and can it be used for sciatica ?

Having a flare-up of sciatic nerve pain in hip. What should I take to relieve pain ?

Ambien or trazodone causing twitching?

I've been on ambien for insomnia for 4 years now. I was up to 15mg nightly along with 100mg of trazodone and 20mg of Zoloft. One day I suddenly started to get muscle twitching in my left arm and since it has spread to other parts of my body. This has been going on for 3 months now. I have cut... read more

Gabapentin - Has anyone suffered a seizure from taking this medication?

My husband was born with a degenerative muscle and bone disease, much resembling MS, and has been through several different medications. The doctor recently prescribed Gabapentin to help with his problem of restless leg syndrome and pain. Within the first few days of taking this medication, I... read more

What can you take for muscle pain when on xarelto?

Has severe back pain and muscle weakness occurred since starting Repatha?

My front right shoulder muscle has been twitching for several days what does that mean?

Fibromyalgia - struggling with muscle pain (twitching, spasms, mind & body weak from fighting)?

had... inj.'s, pain meds that worked only for short time? Well, I could write the book!I'm certain Dr.s thought I just wanted pain meds. I became pro-active, basically diagnosing myself. I took all the info to new Dr.I finally started on Lyrica,tai chi ex., better diet.Am on 75 mg 4 a... read more

Did anyone experience severe joints and muscle pain after Rituximab?

I'm on my second infusion of Rituximab and I had flu like symptoms, sore throat and a terrible muscle pain in my joints and all over? Is this normal... Please somebody answer me... Desperate..