Diazepam for Muscle Spasm User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

"I suffer from chronic pain every day, and there are days when I can't get out of bed. I have interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs, and now the doctors are saying I have neurologic problems. The pain every day keeps me from functioning in my life. The simplest things are so painful for me. I was given Valium for the pelvic floor dysfunction, and it seemed to relax the nerves and help a great deal. I only take one if I'm very bad that day. There aren't any other medications I want to take because of the big hype about getting addicted. My doctors said there's not much they can do for me since I have this autoimmune disease. I have to live my life, so if this medication is prescribed and it helps some, then this is my only alternative. If someone can come up with better advice, I would gladly take it. I hate drugs, but I have to do what my doctor says, or what's the sense of going to him."

• Big...
• September 14, 2011

Diazepam "I'm a 32-year-young woman, who at the age of 11 was diagnosed with a severe spine disorder (scoliosis). It was also affecting my vertebrae, they were turning in, causing my ribs to crush my lungs. My doctor said I had a year or so to live. I was slowly suffocating. So at 12 years old, I had 2 Harrington rods put in on each side of my spine, from neck to tush! The pain then wasn't too bad, from what I remember, but now at 32 some days I can't even move (winter in Idaho). However, 2 years ago I started using diazepam, and at first, I slept a lot. As time has passed, I have a great life. I myself cannot play sports, but I can sit on a metal bench for 3 to 4 hours and enjoy watching my 4 boys play sports. Take as prescribed and tell your doctor if it's not helping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2016

Diazepam "During my cancer treatment, Valium was prescribed to me for muscle spasms. It only took about 10 minutes to start working. It has done the job very well for me. I've been able to do my physical therapy with minimal pain, and soon hope to be pain-free!"

• SJC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2021

"I was on diazepam for a couple of months, then my doctor was switched and I was taken off because it was a benzo! I have bipolar disorder, osteoarthritis, and a possible autoimmune disorder. The pain that I started to suffer in my upper thighs at night was unbearable. Then I started to get terrible muscle spasms in my feet and calf muscles, so bad that one night my husband had to call the ambulance and I was rushed to the hospital. Finally, I got a new specialist and he immediately put me back on diazepam, explaining that it helps with anxiety, thus helps to relax muscles. I am now on 15 mg, working my way up to 20 mg, and for the first time in months, I have not had a muscle spasm and have been able to start to sleep. I am a 52-year-old woman and have my own business. I thought I was going to have to stop working. This drug is given a bad reputation, but used properly, it is a lifesaver!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 15, 2013

"Diazepam works wonders for taking away muscle spasm type pain in my legs due to proximal tibiofibular instability issues. It also helps with my intermittent piriformis syndrome (butt pain) after I have sat down too much. No gastrointestinal side effects. No problem to take when needed on an empty stomach. Ever since having some diazepam, there is never a need for hydrocodone pain medicine."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2011

Diazepam "I was originally prescribed Valium for mild anxiety. It has helped, but amazingly, it has stopped my muscle pain from a bulging disc L5. I now suffer no pain at all from the muscles around the disc. It's amazing."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2017

Diazepam "I take 5mg as needed at bedtime. I have severe muscle spasms, shoulder, and neck pain. I use Aleve, Advil, and diclofenac and still have pain. I was waking up with terrible tension headaches before using this. I only take it when I feel the tension at night. Regarding other comments on addiction - I have taken benzos for YEARS (on/off and never daily) and I have never become addicted. If taken only as needed, it's a great drug."

• Yva...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2016

"Preexisting spinal stenosis and diabetic neuropathy, then twisted back getting off an MRI table. Searing pain and unable to walk at all (normal is with a walker). Fell the next day and ended up in the ER, 2.5 mg of Valium and was able to self-transfer from bed to wheelchair to toilet etc. Doctor took me off Valium and put on tramadol, and it does NOT work as well. I am losing mobility now. Saving the remaining Valium for very bad days while waiting to see a pain specialist. 76 years old, many physical issues, why can't they just treat based on quality of life at this point? With the tiny dose of Valium (2.5 mg, 3 times a day) I can move. Without it, I'm in agony."

• Pix...
• July 8, 2013

"Great for fibromyalgia muscle spasms after Flexeril quit working. A Native American doc told me that was what these were originally created for. This works best with my other fibromyalgia medicines. On 10mg up to 3 times a day, have been using them for over 9 years with great success. Like someone else mentioned, not everyone gets tired on them."

• Nil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 10, 2019

"Have had episodes of back pain that lay me up for days, no painkiller works, but just 2 mgs diazepam twice a day has by far the biggest effect. Takes away the spasm and general anxiety that is a vicious circle for me as I am autistic and worry when I cannot move. Use wisely, and I found a small dose when needed is the best solution. As long as sensible, it is not addictive but again use in moderation only when needed."

• Mic...
• February 6, 2015

"I've had a bad back for over 50 years. I never lost much work, but as I've gotten older my pain has increased. I was prescribed Norco (180 tabs per month) for pain in 2005, and in 2009 Valium (120/10mg per month) for increased pain. I took the medicines reverently, with no noticeable side effects. I could work on our 5 acres and sleep. In October 2014, my doctor stopped the Valium, citing abuse by youngsters with the 2 medicines. I'm 71 and have never abused them. The pain specialist cut my Norco to 120 tabs per month. Now I'm in more pain and don't sleep well. I'm trying to make them see that the only thing I'm addicted to is being out of pain, and give me my meds back. Please."

• HMB...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 17, 2018

"For anyone saying this medication is so evil, hidden withdrawal symptoms that doctors don't tell you about, etc., please don't listen to that nonsense. I've been off and on Valium for 5 years, and sure, drug tapers are never fun, but the key is to taper low and slow, and I PROMISE you'll be just fine. Never go off any drug cold turkey, that's straight foolish. Valium works wonderfully for muscle spasms and anxiety, and I've taken anywhere from 2 mg to 8 mg depending on what's going on in my life, and continue to do so. Don't let the negative reviews scare you, I have managed to go down slowly without too much trouble."

• kev...
• August 22, 2011

"I have recurrent issues with herniated discs in my spine. In regards to pain management medicines, I find this medicine outstanding. With the onset of severe back pain, I find I only need to take two per night for a couple of nights and the pain literally dissolves. I like diazepam because it does not make me feel trippy, and there are no residual effects the following day. I actually don't feel any actual effects of it working. I simply wake up the next day and my pain is gone. I certainly do not feel any sense of dependency on it and happily stop and start dosage as needed. I would recommend this to anyone suffering similar issues."

• jk3...
• January 23, 2009

Diazepam "This medicine has helped me very much. I get very bad spasms in my neck and shoulder. It helps 100% and I also have a much better time sleeping. It keeps my mind from wandering while I try to sleep. It also makes me feel more refreshed when I wake up. I have fewer mood swings. I used to pace back and forth all day, and it put a stop to that as well. It has improved my life very much."

• rod...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2017

Diazepam "Valium has helped my spasms in my back better than any other muscle relaxers. I have been taking it for 10+ years, and after that long of use, I really never get the sedation that I did when I started taking it. I take 10mg 3 times daily and have not found anything yet that works well for me."

• P S...
• January 13, 2016

"I have suffered with sciatica and spinal stenosis for over 6 years. I have a pinched nerve and have a numb left foot and back of leg plus pain all the time. I also have TMJ and developed Trigeminal Neuralgia for which my doctor prescribed 2.5 mg Diazepam. Not only did it help with that problem but has given me relief from my back pain. My only regret is no doctors suggested this to me years ago. They could have saved me years of pain and misery. I just hope my doctor will always be willing to prescribe this for me."

• Leg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2015

Diazepam "Due to a back injury, I experienced severe leg pain in all positions. Walking, it felt like my muscle was literally tearing from the bone. Excruciating. Within 2 days, my muscles relaxed. No negative side effects."

• Ver...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2020

"I recently pulled a muscle in my lower back. I had been taking ibuprofen, but it didn't seem to help as much as I thought it would. Since I was in pain, I wasn't sleeping well. I'm prescribed diazepam 10 mg for anxiety and take it as needed. I thought it couldn't hurt to take a small piece to help me relax and sleep. It's been amazing how it's stopped the pain in my back, and I haven't needed any ibuprofen in a day now."

• Jes...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2015

"I'm twenty years old and have a herniated disc, a torn pelvic muscle, and chronic scrotal pain. Some heavy-duty pain. I've tried just about all muscle relaxers out there, and Diazepam (Valium) is the only one that loosens up my muscle spasms I get daily. It's a very therapeutic feeling. It's also nowhere as sedating as other muscle relaxers, which made me extremely groggy. I take 5 mg four times a day and have no need to increase my current regimen. It's wonderful for severe muscle spasms/pain, while also relaxing you. Highly recommended!"

• Wez...
• May 4, 2019

"I experienced a huge muscle spasm at work, and it crippled me for days. Tried various strong anti-inflammatories and pain relievers to no avail. Only used a half tablet (diazepam) for 3 nights, which relaxed the muscle and 100% cured the issue. Maybe not for every scenario, but worked wonders for me."

• All...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 24, 2019

Diazepam "Been on diazepam for several years for restless leg syndrome (RLS). It has been the only drug that works. 2.5 mg at night, sometimes 5 mg, but not often. No problems with it and never any withdrawal on the rare occasions I can do without it."

• Boa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2019

"I have had severe sciatica now for five weeks. I have had low-level co-codamol, ibuprofen, gabapentin, tramadol, and nothing worked. I have been practically confined to lying on my bed as I can't walk or sit, and I agree with a previous post that says you can't just walk it off as the pain in trying is unreal. It was only when I went to the hospital that I got given the diazepam 2 mg and 30/500 co-codamol, and last night was the first night's sleep I've had in weeks. So it works a treat for me, and hopefully, I will be up and about soon. I would recommend anyone with severe back pain or sciatica to ask their doctor for diazepam, and I wish it was the first thing they tried on me, and maybe I would have been better sooner."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 28, 2019

"Valium doesn't work on muscle spasms for me, but it's great for my anxiety and nerve damage, without it, my hands don't work. I have herniations in my neck and back with major nerve damage. I can't have pain meds because I'm on Valium, which I think is a crock. I take my script as prescribed."

• Kai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 3, 2017

Diazepam "I have CP on my right side and down my back, along with scoliosis and a bad pars defect. For the pain and spasms, I take methadone and diclofenac for the pain, Lyrica for the neuropathy, and Valium, Soma, and cannabis for the spasms. I've been on the Valium the longest. It's a double-edged sword in that I use it for anxiety and spasms. Before it, I was on all the other standard benzodiazepines. Pound for pound, it is the safest benzo to be on. It lasts the longest in your system and self-tapers, meaning that withdrawal from it is easier than, say, Xanax or Klonopin. I've been on Valium for almost 10 years, and it has helped tremendously. With it, I can get out of bed every day and have quality of life. Recently, I switched from generic to name brand."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2019

"Best muscle relaxer I’ve tried, and I have tried them all (Zanaflex, Soma, Skelaxin, Robaxin, Flexeril, and on and on). This releases the spasms in my neck and shoulders due to bulged discs. I only use it as needed and have never had dependency or withdrawal issues. When used as directed, I don’t believe there is a better one available."