What other muscle relaxers are available? I may not be able to get Flexeril?

EJ, I don't think Rajive meant any harm. Didn't you recently say you are now type 2 diabetic? Is this the reason for not being able to take the Flexeril? It is known to raise or lower sugar levels. Didn't know if that was the reason or not. I have heard several times that Soma is goin off the market this year in the US. Don't know for sure about that tho'...

Hi Mary. No, that's not the reason for not taking the Flexeril. I have an allergy to glycolic acid derivatives and the brand name of Flexeril is the only one that didn't contain glycols. Flexeril (the brand name one) has been on back order since last fall and the manufacturer has no plans to market it anymore. This happens sometimes when there are so many Generics it is no longer cost efficient to sell the brand name. So I have to find another muscle relaxer - not so easy to do with a glycol allergy - thanks Mary -

To Rajive - I don't know if you will get to see this, but I hope so. I'm not on your friend list so I can't send you a private message. I just wanted to say that I am sorry for attacking you. You did not deserve that. My sincere apologies. -

Ms. Jane,

I did not take an offense, none in the least & honestly was not expecting you to apologize either, perhaps you reacted as a normal Nahum being would and my friends - thanks to all of them; reacted as they would have.

We all on this forum try to share our experiences & knowledge that we have gained over the years, for the benefit of people without any motives or gains, however, it takes some doing to publicly apologize, & you have my 'thumbs up' for that!

Rajive

have you tried or able to take baclofen it works well I cant take flexeril because its not covered I also heard that xanaflex does wonders but I asked my doctor for it and he said no I think alot of the muscle relaxers have side affects and baclofen works well with the least amount of side affects mainly drowziness the doc will prob start you on 10 mgs but If that doesnt work dont be afraid to ask for more I started 10 mgs 2x daily now take 30 3x daily with my pain meds works wonders.

Thank you -

I don't know about your allergies, but you might want to consider some of the benzos (Xanax, lorazepam) or even gabapentin (neurontin). I have horrible muscle issues w my RA and they offer relief.

Thank you for your comment - actually I have been on gabapentin, Xanax and Klonopin at various times before, but they haven't helped. I tried Soma last month, but found it extremely sedating but not effective at one/half of the tablet. I am trying Baclofen this month, and did find that the Flexeril can be compounded if nothing else works. Thankfully the brand nameanufacturers for Soma and Baclofen are glycol free, so I've been able to take them. Thanks for commenting - take care! EJ

what is this crap I keep seeing in the Soma threads about the FDA taking Soma off the market - can they do that , I have fibermilagia and soma is the only med that helps. I get so pissed when i hear about the powers that be sticking their noses in anything they deem to be unappropriate (in their opinion) - I mean I thought this was a free country, WTF

I take zanaflex and its really wonderful .Helps to sleep too . I love this pill I couldnt live with out it . you could try that ,it comes in 2mg and 4mg .which i take the 4mg . threee times a day . but i dont recommend driving or working if you take this .

Hi - thank you for your comment! Actually, this question is from some 5 months ago and I am now taking a compound of Flexeril - the pharmacy orders the active ingredient and puts just that into capsules for me, so I don't get the ingredients I am allergic to. I tried several muscle relaxers over many months and Flexeril just worked the best for me. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question and hopefully others will see it while doing searches, etc. have a great day! - ElizaJane

E.J.
I thought I mentioned two medications and I was in hopes that it (even though they are older at least give you some idea) I did not intend to cause a misunderstanding, nor to offend anyone, I try so very very hard to give my heart and soul to each and every person who comes asking for help. again I apologize

yes that was the brand name for my relaxer, robaxin, n its very helpful

I don't know if DC has changed or not - I certainly wouldn't judge it based on this one question. All I know is, there is no avenue for expressing - discontent? Dissatisfaction? - Suggestions for improvement? - not quite sure what to call it. So I dont like it when a person answers a question without giving an answer. God forbid you should give a thumbs down for an answer (you all obviously have a way to tell who gave the thumbs down) and I am definitely feeling attacked for expressing in words how I felt. It's one response to one answer - get a grip on yourselves. I'm not complaining on anyone else's question - it is my own question. It's ok - you don't have to worry about this incredibly supportive support group being corrupted by me - I am showing myself the door. I do hope you are doing well Christine and that your surgery was a success.

Oh Cathleen I am so sorry! I just glanced back and saw it was you, not Christine. I hope your depression is getting better. Sorry about confusing you with Christine!

Welcome back Cat,
Yes the site has changed bigtime since you left,I dont post that much anymore due to possibility of havin head bitten off as you can see.
Anyway welcome back,hope you're doing well!

Welcome back Cathleen, glad to see you!!

Puckiemull, please do not leave, I so did not mean to be rude. I apologize to all.
Lara

Awh Lara,my sweet,I did not mean you,in NO way were you rude,that was'nt a dig at you,you say it as it is and same for Billy and Mary.
As Cat said we could all give our opinions before and advice was appreciated,now there is just someone with a huge grudge that is changing the purpose of the site and insulting those who are willing to give their time and advice and its just taken and thrown back in their face,i just cannot understand why people come on and ask qs if they're not willing to accept advice.
A x

No need for you to aplogize Lara, it's me who should apologize. I am very sorry for all the upset I've caused. I thought, being my question that was asked, that I could express myself and I should not have. All it's caused is upset and I never meant that. As far as the whole site - this is the only time I've said anything or used a thunbs down in quite awhile, and I havent seen anyone else jumping on anyone either. As I said awhile back I believe I've finally realized that I am unhappy here and that it's time to move on. Sorry to have rocked the boat - don't judge the whole site based on this one question. Best wishes to you all!

EJ, PM, and everyone, we are all friends, let us stick together!! <3
<3
<3 to all !!!

... None of us wants to offend or hurt anyone by our words here. We do this out of love & caring & to support our community that we feel is so very important & vital & much needed in this world...

Very well said, indeed kudos...

Rajive

Thank you Rajive! :)

Pleasure... you take care!

Hey pledge and the gang,
I've got some fibs... I made a Lemon cake with lemon icing, very tart and lovely, I once dated George Clooney, and had tea with the queen.
Lara (aka smarty pants)

:-0) George Clooney? sweetlemon, fair choice :-0) Years ago... a good friend of the family, for many years, swore that I looked (almost a double) Michael Douglas. (movie actor... duh! we get it !) Heres a joke my sister sent me, its goes like this." I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport" oh nooooooooooooo!!! or try this one "We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops" I think I'll leave it at that. ha! care for a refill SL? Oh, and thanks for the pasterys(ies) could never figure out the correct spelling. ha!

Drat! I missed morning coffee again! Well, that's ok but at least today I wasn't sleeping in. Hmmm... I'm not much of a one for tea, but that's more my time of day. I (try) not to open my eyes until noon or so if I can help it but my hubby thinks I should do some things around here, at least on occasion. So today I was up and out early. Maybe tomorrow - I'll try to catch you all before I have to go to the dentist. No pastries before seeing the dentist though!

Hi there ElizaJane. Good to see you. I just mentioned to Mary that I made a fresh pot, so if you like, ha! I'll pour you cup or do you prefer a mug? Certainly, if you've the time, drop in tomorrow. You know its never a set place or time. Often it might be say Billy, talking about this that and the other. Then, someone comments, asks how things are, then poof! care for a cup? Often, there might be three or four of us, talking nonsence, but its fun, we make light of things. Oh thanks on the spelling "pastries" ... now if only I can remember, for I've been messing it up for years. Most of my life I might say. I'll say goodbye ElizaJane, glad that you've come by for that late cup (hope your dental appointment goes well)and to whoever else might be reading this thread, still a cup or two if you so care to have one, and theres a room, a rocking chair is available for those who like to rock. best wishes to one and all.

I'll have tea, if you please, because I cant drink coffee so late-I'd climb the walls tonight! Pastries do sound good! I'm ALWAYS late for the coffee. I am, afterall, 3 hours earlier (2 in the winter-we dont do daylight savings time here in AZ) than east coast time so it is already noon there by the time I get on here in the AM. So I'm always chiming in later!

Well DzooBaby - sounds like today we're having coffee at Pledge's part II. Though I don't much like the taste of coffee I do love the smell and Pledge sure can make that coffee smell so good! I'll sneak a doughnut that Mary brought and Pledge - I'll keep the spelling of pastries safe for you - whenever you need it -

Hi everyone! Greetings & salutations!

I'm not staying for coffee & treats but I did want to mention that I saw ElizaJane saunter in here. I am so happy that you're going to give it another kick at the can, EJ! LOL

That's what community families do: communicate & try to work things out & work together. Chalk one up for the Team! LOL

Have a good day everyone! Take good care. from Wendy :)

It wasn't easy to find you today Pledge. This question has so many twists and turns! I'll join you for a cuppa Pledge - it's nice to make it in time today. We had a real scorcher here in Maryland yesterday - 102 degrees! Almost hurt to breathe it was so hot. Funny about the pastries - yes, I know how to spell that because I love them! Anything sweet like that I can eat all day long. Hope everyone is well and enjoying Over the Hump Day - yes, we're on the down side to the weekend. My hubby is away this week so I'm grateful for the time passing quickly. Thanks for the coffee - great as usual Pledge -

Hello ElizaJane. I agree, I think tomorrow we will have to find a new thread. ha! I've been late, more than usual or normal. Seems one of those weeks where I seem to be busy, yet accomplish nada. C'est la vie :-0) Oh, years ago, The very early seventies, I lived for a spell on Chincoteague Island VA. You might know of it, its still renowned for the annual wild pony swim, then followed by an auction from assateague island, to chincoteague.(typos) My inlaws ran a business there. Seems so long ago meaning time wise. I'm still on coffee, but its instant. Chase % Sanborn. And I hear the rumble of thunder. So, might be time to button down the hatches. Enjoyed the visit, the pastries, especially the eclairs, were the very best. Thanks for the company ElizaJane, and of course, anyone who might be reading this is most welcome to sit, have a cup. beverage of your choice, and there are still plenty of sweets to go around. best wishes to one and all,

Well, I wasn't told that there'd be chocolate eclairs! Hhmmmpppfff! Ha Ha Ha

My best friend (who's in heaven now) used to make mini chocolate eclairs a lot & sometimes I would help her. Man! Is that dough EVER weird looking! You wonder how it'll even turn out. But, it does!

It's been years since I've had a chocolate eclair & I think I'll take this one & have it tonight with a cuppa something or water. MMMMM! Smells good! Hey pledge, please, I'll take some black coffee to go in my portable mug here. Coffee smells good as well. Thank you so very much! :)

Thanks pledge, Mary, sweetlemon, ElizaJane, Billy, Dzoobaby & Laurie & anyone else that I may have inadvertently missed. It's been a slice! LOL

Have a safe summer everyone! from Wendy :) "L squared"

Fine... I guess I'll take a donught. Pledge is such a bad influence on me!

Talk about late... ha! Hi there Mel! Its been awhile since I've seen you. Great to have you back! I'm hopeing that you decide to stay awhile. Care for another doughnut? :-0) Don't be a stranger friend.

Reallymel, I must concur with pledge, GREAT to see ye gurl !!!
Did you take a trip or was it your surgery or boredom that kept you away?
Inquiring minds want to know!!
SL

A couple of things kept me away. First was more relative problems that had to do with this site. SL I think you will know what I'm talking about. I will be keeping all my stats open so that there is no confusion about thumbs down or nasty answers and commments. I'm still recovering from knee surgery. I'm sore because my leg became infected again. Which I knew was a possibility because of my previous bout with cellulitis on that same leg. Recurrence is very common with cellulitis. I have also had company and all the other summer stuff that keeps me busy.

What have I missed while I was gone? I'm glad to be back and would love to hear updates from all my friends about how you are doing.

Hi ReallyMel - I don't think we've met but hello! What happened with your knee? I ask because I've had cellulitis twice now in my leg and am really leery about getting my next series of 5 Hyalgan shots in that knee. Circulation is poor, but my knee is shot - I don't know. Do I go without those much-needed shots? How much is the risk of having cellulitis again?

Pledge,

Hello, I too am new to this post. However, I have suffered with fibro now for well over 4 years. Last year tendons started breaking, bones started fracturing, and it has been a domino process since that time. I have such muscle spasms that I literally feel that my body is going into contortions that I have no control of. Has any one ever heard of your muscles turning into wood? I was told this by a therapist that practices hydrotherapy. He told me that he could tell from reading my MRI reports that I have muscles in my neck that have already started the process of turning back to wood. Your thoughts??I have never heard of this.

GREAT research EJ !!! Nice job!
SL

I agree sweet lemon. Nice job ElizaJane. Interesting. My lord, this thread is still active. Ha! You've got to love it.Have a good Sunday folks, and theres still time for a cup for those of us who might be of to church.

Thank you Sweet Lemon and Pledge, but I don't really deserve the At-A-Girls. A woman at my church has sarciodosis - her lungs are hardening. Very sad. So, what do you think about this site's new policy in showing related threads under the question? I find it funny that old questions like this are getting comments - keep us on our toes! I just don't care for questions way back in 2009 - yes, they are relevant, but a lot of the time the situation has gone by and any answers won't help the person that posted the question. It is good for learning, that is true - I find myself reading away and not answering questions! oh boy. Enjoy your Sunday everyone -

Hi Dzoobaby! I love that word that I've never heard before~~~haboob! So cute! Ha Ha Ha

pledge & Mary~~~Thank you for the invite, however, I'm a nighthawk & usually have my tea or coffee at nighttime. I'll take a rain cheque though & keep this as a standing open invitation, especially for the day when I get an uncontrollable craving for donuts! LOL :)

By the way, I've heard of other people laughing at my name. Please feel free to partake in this activity as well. Humour is one of the best medicines! LOL

from your friend, Wendy :)

Zorro - am sorry to hear ur wife is having problem w/soma abuse. But please don't hope for a certain drug to be taken off the market just because a loved one has addiction problems. I take soma for fibernueralgia and as a muscle relaxant to help with what is called "frozen elbow syndrome" this medication is a god send with my medical issues, and is upsetting when i hear people want to stop all people from having access to a certain medication , because a few people have issues with it.
Again - hope your wife can control her addiction problems, and believe me - I can relate, being in narcotics anonymous myself

OK - Thanks. I appreciate your reply - boy, you are busy with 3 little ones! I am thankful my chronic pain came when my daughter was a teenager - I don't think I could have chased a toddler around in my wheelchair! I am sure you get a lot of exercise just keeping up with yours. Take care now!