Soma and Nausea: What Users Say

• PJP...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 15, 2016

For Muscle Spasm "I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, herniated discs in my neck and lower back, deterioration of my spine, etc. I've been on Soma and a pain med for over 15 years. I take them only when my back starts spasming out. A combination of being in pain constantly and the fibro. They are the only muscle relaxer that works, and I can only take one brand, as the others make me nauseous. Whatever they throw in for fill. Now the DEA is getting into all our business and on the doctors' backs. I've never had a problem with my meds, I'm almost 60 yrs old, and they want to take the only thing that works for me away! All because of certain idiots that don't take it properly. I have a child to take care of, which I can't do laying in bed."

• Sam...
• May 28, 2013

For Nocturnal Leg Cramps "This medicine is a God-send! For years I struggled with restless legs, hypnic jerks, and sciatic pain. It was torture. After one dose of Soma, the legs stopped hurting and jerking me awake every 45 minutes. The dopamine agonists (Mirapex and Requip, which made me impossibly nauseated) were not a viable option. Finally, my doctor said, 'let's try Soma'; needless to say, the relief was instant and wondrous! The torture is over! The respite from the incessant twitching is nothing short of life-changing. I take 525mg just before bed and I am at peace. Sweet, sweet peace! PS: I only take it 30 minutes before bed."

• apr...
• January 14, 2011

For Muscle Spasm "My doctor put me on Soma about a year ago for knots in my neck, and they helped better than any muscle relaxer I have ever had. He just took me off of them for some reason, and I have been having really bad headaches since. He changed the Soma to something else, and they make me sick. So I recommend Soma to anyone who has muscle pain and spasms."

• Anonymous
• November 19, 2009

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. 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."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2009

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 three months of chronic pain and recent lack of sleep, but it is making me irritable and angry."