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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I took Soma for muscle spasms, pain, and stiffness due to fibromyalgia and previous injury for over 3 years. My doctor recently switched me to another muscle relaxer, and my sleep has suffered horribly. At 21 years of age I am already very affected by my condition on a daily basis. I can't depend on my body at all, and because of that I myself am very unreliable. I can't sit for long, I can't stand for long. Soma made me extremely sick to my stomach, but when I needed relief Soma took the burning away and was more than worth it. Also made me feel light-headed and made me zone out quite a bit. I couldn't take it before school or anything that required me to be even half alert. Overall great medication for relief of severe muscle pain.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have chronic pain due to MS and the muscle spasms and spasticity is sometimes OVER WHELMING! Recently was rear ended at a stop light and the pain is worse than ever. I have been on all other muscle relaxants and guess had built up a tolerance. My wonderful doctor finally prescribed Soma and it was a God send. Have taken before but hated it so I don't know what is different now but it is working!
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I began having severe menstrual cramps about 3 months ago. Since I have no insurance, I can't afford a hysterectomy. I tried several pain medications without much success. Then my doctor prescribed this for me, and it has worked wonderfully. I only take it when needed, not every day. Another bonus--it's very inexpensive.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have had a muscular skeletal headache non stop for 3 months, prescribed Soma and I now I feel like a new man, non narcotic, I've had headaches for ever. I now am able to play with my kids!
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I've been taking Soma for one week. It works. Fell from a horse 25 years ago - chronic back spasms. Tried Flexeril, Robaxin and Skelaxin. This works best. Flexeril comes in 2nd. I did notice some disorientation while driving. Not sure if it is a combination of Chantix and Soma, or only one. I can sleep almost through the entire night - what a relief!
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I used this medicine just for three days for fibromyalgia. I had immediate relief. I did have to stay in bed with a hot moist heating pad.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I find that Soma helps calm my nerves down and helps with my
arthritis pain. I believe it lowers my blood pressure as well. Drinking can be very dangerous with this medication.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have taken 5mg Flexeril, could take 5 and still had spasms. Tried 10mg Flexeril and still same results. Tried Methacarbonol with no relief. With this I took 1 and can act like I'm 21. Muscle spasm are caused by many bone spurs on my spine pointing down on my nerves. This is best drug on the market for my conditions.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Suffer back pain and sciatica from pinched nerve caused by herniated lumbar discs. Prescribed Soma by new orthopedic doctor for pain. Does not work any better for my pain than ibuprofen and comes with a multitude of side effects. I am discontinuing use after one week due to headache, dizziness, nausea and insomnia. I don't know if my emotional reaction is due to the drug or the 3 months of chronic pain and recent lack of sleep, but it is making me irritable and angry.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Back Pain - This medicine works fine at first, then you build a tolerance and it doesn't work at all. In fact I stopped taking them all together when taking way more than recommended didn't help.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have fibromyalgia, neuropathy and osteoarthritis. I have taken Soma for at least 4 years and it really helps me get up and get the things I need to to on a daily basis. I moved to Arizona and the doctors just hate this medication and do not understand how much it has helped me. They have cut my dosage more than half the amount I needed to take so I suffer more since I have been here. I am very careful with it and my body is used to it. I just wish the doctors that I see especially the pain clinic doctor see that it helps me - He just refuses to up the dosage. I do not think it is good to stay on it if you just hurt your leg or something that can be fixed but for people like me with a condition that there is no cure for it helps me more than any of the other medicines.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: As a disabled person for 21 years with a severe spine problem, needless to say I have taken my share of medicines. That being said Soma seems to be a NON narcotic that has helped my leg cramps, with a little help to my back.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I've been in chronic pain for 9 years from trigeminal nueralgia, fibromyalgia, bulging discs, occipital neuralgia, spinal stenosis. I've been on every narcotic out there in high doses and they either put me to sleep or didn't work. All the other muscle relaxers just put me to sleep. A few months ago a doctor that I've only been seeing for about 6 months put me on Soma and it was a miracle! Finally, something that worked with no noticeable side effects. It's wonderful and I have no cravings for it and take it only as needed. It is a wonderful medicine. Thank you Soma.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: This was the absolute best muscle relaxer my doctor has ever
given to me. I have a bulging disc in my back and it is in the middle of my back and sometimes I have excruciating pain associated with this and Soma really is the best I have found.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I am glad that it has helped so many people. When I was 12 doctors gave it to my grandmother who was raising me and a few months later my grandfather died and she was very depressed. I guess when I was at school she started taking her medicines like crazy and after that she never stopped. I am 25 now and she is finally off Soma. She was very addicted for the past 11 years and I must say I am happy to have my grandmother back to normal. Glad everyone takes this medication as directed. Don't ever attempt to take more then directed.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma works the BEST out of any muscle relaxants I have been prescribed, but all of a sudden all the doctors no longer write a prescription for it. They try to give all the things I've tried before and it didn't work. Guess someone came down real hard on the doctors. They seem AFRAID to write you a script for SOMA anymore.
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Soma (carisoprodol) : Much needed co-analgesic prescription for chronic pain. Sedation not a problem when taken long term. Tried ALL OTHER muscle relaxants and NONE of them could put a "DENT" in my pain/spasms. My Doctor just cut me back saying he will eventually stop prescribing it due to others abusing it. I don't get it! So his patients will end up having more pain (which means more money for him and hospitals, etc).
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have used Soma for a few months now as needed for muscular back pain and back spasms. I've tried other muscle relaxers, but this is by far the best I've tried. I can't tell you how much this helps when my back starts acting up. And there's just enough drowsiness to let you sleep pain free, yet not too much if it's in the middle of the day. I highly recommend it.
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Soma (carisoprodol) : I was subscribed Soma when I was recovering from an accident where I fractured my clavicle. I was directed to take only at bedtime. I was experiencing a lot of nerve pain from the injuries and having a hard time sleeping -- I could only sleep on my back and I have lower back problems to begin with. I found Soma to be a wonderful sleeping aid that allowed me to get a solid pain-free night of sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning without feeling groggy or sedated. I took Soma almost every night for a couple months and experienced no withdrawal symptoms when I stopped. I would highly recommend it for insomnia but I wouldn't feel qualified to attest to it's effectiveness for other purposes.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have been using Soma on and off for many years and find that it is an effective pain reliever and muscle relaxer. If I take it with food I have no real side effects. However, if taken on an empty stomach I get a little buzy. I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and degenerative hip dysplasia and find that I get more relief from Soma than from narcotic pain relievers although there are times when I have to take both.
I have found that Soma has been a life saver. After trying drugs like Flexeril and amitriptyline it is a great and effective alternative and it does not make you feel awful in the morning.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Ever since an accident 2 years ago, I've had horrible muscle spasms and pain in my back/shoulders that plague me almost 24 hours a day. Flexeril made me so groggy and drowsy during the day that I couldn't take it. My doctor has now prescribed Soma and I feel relief without the marked drowsiness I had with other muscle relaxants, even with taking it 3 x a day.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma has saved me for 12 years now. The first one I took back then put me out like a light, but now I'm on 3 a day and can still function. I've never "craved" it and it is fabulous for fibromyalgia.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma is a non-narcotic that allieviates pain and allows me to fall asleep. I can't take narcotics because I'm in drug court and that's just not allowed. I like Soma and take it twice a day as ordered.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have used Soma for 2 years and it really helps me. I have nothing bad to report about it. I do not feel addicted, and only use as needed but it certainly relieves my neck and lower back pain to the point where I can at least work. I have no hallucinogenic effects with it and don't feel sleepy with it either. It's just a great drug.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Went through at least 4 other muscle relaxers, none did a thing except make me tired. Soma actually helped with the pain itself and had much less overall tiredness with it. I take it for chronic pain, which I know some doctors debate. But after going through various pain relievers and muscle relaxers, this is the only thing that really helps and lets me work and do normal activities.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have taken soma a few times now and wow what a difference. I have tried every relaxant under the sun, and yuck I hated how they felt and they never worked. I also sleep very well. It even made my knee pains go away. I am 28 years old with fibromyalgia. I really hope this continues working.
Please dont be afraid to try it. Im a baby when it comes to meds, especially muscle relaxants. But this is totally different! I promise. Just give it a shot.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have recently started having back pain and my doctor started me on Soma. I have been pain free ever since. It really does take the pain away, and fast. Just do not drive on it. It relaxes your muscles and you can easily lose focus.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I was put on Soma six years ago along with my pain medicines. I swear by it. I have been on the same dose of Soma and pain medicines for 6 years. Because of Soma I have not had to alter my dose and have been able to work and function and it was good. Till my doctor took everyone off it. I am now miserable and in pain. It is great and it works.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I just started taking Soma, and now get an uninterrupted good night's sleep. I also notice that I have fewer muscle spasms in my legs.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have been on narcotics and different types of muscle relaxers for over two years now for chronic back pain. I just started taking Soma as a last resort and wow am I glad I decided to give it a shot. To date I have more relief from the Soma then from the previous narcotics that I was taking. Its amazing and I am thankful.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: soma helps my back pain effectively.I seem to be pulling my muscles easier as time goes by.Thank God for soma and the relief it brings.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: I have had problems with arthritis and degenerative disc disease in my back and neck for over 18 years and have had to use muscle relaxers often. I have tried Tizanidine, Robaxin, Skelexin and now Soma. My new rheumatologist prescribed it and I feel it works the best out of all the muscle relaxers I have tried. I don't seem to have any side effects to speak of. I need four orthopedic surgeries and Soma has helped my pain tolerance.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: It is great. I take 350mg and only when I need it. I haven't felt like I could be addicted. Just relaxes the muscles and lets me sleep!
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: soma is a great muscle relaxer i have been taking it since 1997 as needed i have had 2 back surgerys and soma helps me sleep when i get muscle spasms at night i take it about 15 minutes before i go to bed and when i awake in the morning i feel like i had a good night sleep and i dont feel drozzy in the morning i have takin other muscle relaxers in the past and felt drozzy when i awoke. thank god they invented soma.
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Soma (carisoprodol) for Muscle Spasm: Soma (carisoprodol) 350mg has been the best muscle relaxer that my Doctor has ever given me and I have tried them all. They are not coated, a bit hard to swallow and taste absolutly awful but are very worth these setbacks. They don't upset me even when taken on an empmty stomach. I would highly recommend speaking with your Doctor on trying this medication as it has been a wonder drug for me. I take it with Tramadol (for pain) and the combination has worked better for me than Vicodin. Bikerhoney
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