Soma for Fibromyalgia?

I am not sure but hope so.

soma is about the best but then again everyone is different i tell you one that was very helpful for me they dont prescribe it alot but its called zanaflex i had never heard of it,but after taking lyrica with little benifit doc tried this and it was quite effective although remeber everyone is different,also valium is a very effective muscle relaxer docs dont prescribe it much for that but if you look it up it even says for anxiety and also muscle relaxent, i currently take soma same as you.i am unable to take narcotics because opiate addiction although i do take suboxone and it helps my pain also Klonopin it relaxws my muscles.you never no if you havve not tried lyrica alot of people say it works.i wish you the best.james

I had two major bouts with Fibro, ten years apart... yes it can go in remission. The last bout with Fibro was about a year ago, I started taking Ambien CR at night for sleep, within 3 months my Fibro pain stopped... completely.

I stopped Ambien about 3 months ago and now take Motrin for normal aches and pains.

I highly suggest Ambien CR, you will sleep better and be off narcotic pain medications too,

I currently suffer from muscle spasms and take 350 mg Soma as well. I used to take 3x day but I would get tired/ drowsy, after about a week though this tiredness subsided. Once I wasn't tired I noticed my back was still extremely tense at times but when I took two at once I felt more relief; however I couldn't do that during the day or I'd fall asleep. What I do now is take a caffeine pill from the grocery store in the morning, after the soma and an anti-inflammation drug, about when I start to feel tired. That way I have energy through the day and then when it's time to sleep the caffeine is gone and I am ready.
I hope my experience helps.

I have been taking several narcotics for pain and anxiety due to my severe fibro. But I have also been working with a fibro specialist who had recommended nitro glycerin because it increases the blood flow which people like us who suffer from this have poor circulation which causes more pain. He had also suggested taking several supplements to build up the immune system. Its hard for me to get up every day and think about all the pain I will endure, but I know I will get better. I have also included yoga or some form of excersize to strengthen the muscles. Believe me the pain pills and muscle relaxers will only make it worse for you to get through this in the long run. Remember they only take three pain away for as long as they last. I take a methadone every morning or I can't get out of bed. I'm trying to get off the narcotics as we speak. I pray that you get through your pain. Good luck to you.

I bought a vibrating masjine with 2 seperare footplates or a passife exercise masjine that you could stand on. After 6 weeks I experienced a huge pain reliefing differece. It changed my life. There are more tesamonies like mine, so get a masjine and start shakeing.

I'm new on here marjory but I suffer from chronic back pain. You can up the dose of soma but keep in mind it is a muscle relaxer. I heard of a woman that was taking quite a bit around here in my neck of the woods and she took too much at one time and her heart just stopped. Because your heart is a muscle. I take a Flexeril every now and then. You don't have to take as many as somas. I also at times prop my legs up in position that is comfortable. Matresses make differance too. Also ask a specialist about the way you pick things up. Some showed me ways of doing things or picking up things differently that will cause less strain on your back. It took awhile to get used too, but it worked. My trades are custom brick, block, and stone masonry. Also finding fugitives. So I was like you with my back " lol. Hope this helps.

A friend of mine is on Lyrica. It seems to work well for his condition.

There is a medication called Savella, you start off with small doses and work your way up kinda like the way you do when you take a steroid pack.And there is another medicine called Lyrica, they are both marketed to people with fibromyalgia. Anyway I hope this information can help, good luck

Marjorie, i think during my last 5 yrs, there isnt a pill i havent tried. im taking soma , percocet, methadone, 75mcg fentanyl every 48 hrs . Does it help? Sometimes... its so frustrating! I've tried lyrical & cymbalta together... tried 3900 mg neurontin, 150 mg amitrytiline ... zanaflex, Flexeril, baclofen, Robaxin, opana , morpine, very high doses of steroids, and more I know I've forgotten. If I stand to cook a.meal for 30 mins, I break into tears with neck, shoulder pain. my husband is about done... i dont blame him. ive tried triggdr point injections , but due to my hypersensitivity, i get golf ball size lumps in the muscle around injection site. i dread driving too..going go the dr every month is hell..but i cant ask mmy so called friends, yhey have stolen my meds, begged etc. so now i lie about what i take so they arent on my doorstep . I wish I could find my miracle combination. I have no insurance.,so rt now im suffering fentanyl withdrawls . let me tell u, its horrible. I guess u got off topic. I'm sorry there are so many others suffering.

I am tring to find any releif offered also.I tried shots,flexirl but only 2xdaily,Zanaflex,soma and robaxin the last of which I developed allergic reactions to due to a relationship the said with all my other allergies to aspirin,nsids,nuroten,naproxen and darevaset.I am in so much pain I don't sleep I can't function I'm on blood pressure meds ,luvox ,respidal, high doses Xanax ,Percocet and prazosin all of which are supossed to help or at least help put me to sleep yet i hurt so bad and get so stiff i can't move but i not only feel like cring but do at times my back and hurt so if i try to lay down.Any avise would help sorry I can't

I also take Flexeril and it comes in a generic form(cyclobenzaprine) so I can get it in my local wal-mart or k-mart as well as most stores that offer $9.99 for 90 day prescriptions. I also take Tramadol 3 x a day and Klonopin(clonazepam).
I've very recently been told that folic Acid helps alot with many FM symptoms. It's a B vitamin and I was never had any bloodtest for it before last week. My level was low so my doc ordered it prescription strength-1mg. OTC folic acid is measured in MCG(micrograms) so I guess I need a larger dose. I just started taking it so I can only speak from the info I found online. All the meds that are prescribed for FM might work well for some and not others. It's really a matter of trial and error. But, give them a little time. I am highly functioning and I think it's because of my meds.I hope all works out for you. And make sure you get regular blood tests. WATCH YOUR LIVER ENZYMES!!!

Marjorie,

Rather than take more or different drugs, try something easier and safer to your body. Take a hot bath with epsom salts. This will relax your muscles and sooth them and if you get the ones with lavender in it, you will also relax your mind. Fibro gets aggravated with stress so you also need to destress. Read a relaxing book. Listen to soothing music.

Meds are not always the answer.

Just to let you know, I do take SOMA, norco for flare ups, tramadol, klonopin for restless legs, and I have a small hottub in the garage I soak in on bad days.

At night I take melatonin, tryptophan, and 5HTP. They help my sleep. Sometimes I will take trazodone to help me sleep through the night.