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Posted by Glydin on November 14, 2005, at 7:14:23
Klonopin is not noted for "great" muscle relaxant properties... BUT - it seems to work well in that regard for me. I have osteoarthritis which has led to some compensitory muscle issues. Plus, my anxiety brings on muscle tension problems. What I have noted while off Klonopin is an increase in this discomfort level with muscle soreness and achiness. SOOOO, I decided to restart a low dose of K to "see" if that helped. It has. I have done the usually prescribed muscle relaxants and I do use something occ. for pain (OTC). The muscle relaxants do not seems to do as well a job - without the baggage - as K does for me. Anxiety issues are well controlled without the use of K - the tension stuff withstanding which is a multicause problem. If K continues to help with this - which impacts my overall functioning - well, I'm back on the K trail for a while for that reason.
This is all fine and dandy with my docs, so me and my "friend" are a team again.
Posted by rjlockhart on November 14, 2005, at 9:52:40
In reply to Klonopin and my muscles, posted by Glydin on November 14, 2005, at 7:14:23
Glydin,
Im sorry abuot you muscle issues, Klonopin can make me lethargic, which maybe can make muscles ache more, i dont have arthritus, but would Valuim help, it has muscle relaxant properties. I am just giving some mellow advice, im not really knowalaged in that area.
Well talk to your pdoc about Soma, a muscle relaxant, which it is metabolized into Miltown (meprobamate) which is an antianxiety muscle relaxant. I dont know if you have heard of it. It could help. Im just giving some advice that i think could help. But go by what work best.
Matt
Posted by Glydin on November 14, 2005, at 10:46:27
In reply to Re: Klonopin and my muscles, posted by rjlockhart on November 14, 2005, at 9:52:40
Thanks Matt.... This plan is working pretty well so far but if I find I need a change, I will ask about it. I know of Soma but have not tried it. Robaxin was a nightmare - literally gave me night terrors.... ewwwww. Flexaril is a snoozefest and it's alot like a TCA, which isn't a bad thing for the most part. Skelaxin is good but it gives me a headache... at least it takes you mind off of achiness. (smile)
Take good care of you and thanks again.
Posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2005, at 23:17:34
In reply to Re: Klonopin and my muscles » rjlockhart, posted by Glydin on November 14, 2005, at 10:46:27
Glydin, What is good for the muscle tension valium isn't working. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Glydin on November 15, 2005, at 7:53:29
In reply to Re: Klonopin and my muscles » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on November 14, 2005, at 23:17:34
Hi Phillipa,
It is a difficult thing to treat for a number of reasons. Muscles have “memory” and are very reactionary. So, if there is something that causes tensing – in my cause arthritis and anxiety – it’s difficult to override that.
Treating anxiety issues helps for me, but when it’s really a nasty problem, treating the pain with OTC products like Advil, Tylenol, etc. (as long as there’s no contraindication) helps. Of the muscle relaxants I’ve tried, I like Skelaxin the best. It doesn’t make me drowsy and while it can give me a headache at times, I find if I hydrate enough the H/A is lessen or will go away.
It’s a pesky problem and a lot of folks struggle with it.
Posted by chand2407 on November 16, 2005, at 1:11:59
In reply to Klonopin and my muscles, posted by Glydin on November 14, 2005, at 7:14:23
i have menstrual cramps in between my periods. is that like muscle tension. i get the muscle cramp pains in my legs. is that normal
Posted by Glydin on November 16, 2005, at 8:11:55
In reply to Re: Klonopin and my muscles, posted by chand2407 on November 16, 2005, at 1:11:59
It is for me.Down the backs of my legs.
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