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Muscle relaxers for spasm

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cindy00429
cindy00429

Hi All: Has anyone used a muscle relaxer with good results for those spasms that many of us have discussed ? I am experiencing tightness and discomfort on the back of my upper thigh. It's not excruciating and I don't want to go back to any narcotic pain relief.  I'd appreciate feedback to know if others have tried this and with what results. Thanks dear friends. Cindy

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  • StaceyJG1
    StaceyJG1 cindy00429

    Posted

    I have used them for spasms on my thigh and calf.  They do work for me, but we're all different.  I hope you get relief!
  • linda38528
    linda38528 cindy00429

    Posted

    I haven't used them as I was conscious that most include asa or acetominophen and taking them meant forgoing some of my pain relief. But next time around , if still getting the leg crawlies I will consider how to work these into the night meds.

    Generally speaking, I worry that we don't pay even atention to the safe maximum doses for the pain meds we take. This is more challenging for me because I am allergic to Asa and related anti-inflammatory especially so I have fewer pathways at hand to use.

    So ... I believe you should try the muscle relaxers, but be careful to check when also using pain relievers at the same time. It is easy for them to tip you over the safe single dose limits and tis risks damage to your liver and/or kidneys.

    I would love to hear whether these help.

    I hope your recovery accelerates soon for you.

    Linda

  • bonnie37273
    bonnie37273 cindy00429

    Posted

    My Dr. Put me on flexeril 5 mg for muscle spasm about 2 weeks post op bc I didnt want to take the heavy narc. So I took Advil 600 mg and the flexeril at night so I could sleep bc the spasm was worst at night .Im 31 days out now and I havent needed the flexeril for a couple of days ..In the beginning I would go crazy it was from the back of my hip down to my knee ...and I would jump up as best as I could to try to relieve the spasm ......Good luck with ur recovery ...I keep telling my self all of this pain well be worth it in the end
    • linda38528
      linda38528 bonnie37273

      Posted

      Hi Bonnie,

      I think it is worth it. I am 6 weeks and feeling so much beter, rarely take my cane with me anywhere unless I've had a really bad day and only use my walker for long days on my feet (eg, full day conference last week and long commute home).

      Sure I still have stiffness (waking, after sitting or standing for extended periods or overdoing it in the garden. But, I can walk tall and straight without the bone on bone pain hitting me regularly and I am (mostly) independent and looking forward to completing the journey with my second hip. I feel VERY optimistic about a successful and independent outcome for both hips.

      Don't give up .... the days ahead are much brighter.

      Hugs,

      Linda

    • linda38528
      linda38528

      Posted

      Ps 16 weeks - the system is really 'quirky' today.
    • bonnie37273
      bonnie37273 linda38528

      Posted

      Hi Linda

      This is my second thr I had my right hip done 7 months ago it was the best experience no pain in hip only the knee for the first week. I even went back to work and was driving in 6 weeks now this left hip surgery was the worst I still have pain and also my left hip is a inch taller then the right which I think is the cause of my pain bc its a different kind of pain .My dr also had to remove pins ( 4 ) in both hips bc I had hip dysplasia I had these pins in place for 42 plus yrs . One of the pins has broke and is still in my left hip he couldnt remove it without giving me a fracture...I just so glad my right hip was done first bc I dont think i would of gotten the left hip done ...Im just taking it day by day with the left hip. Im just thankful the pain is nothing like before and for the first time in 40 plus yrs I been pain free in right hip...And thanks for encouraging words. And wish you luck with the next hip......

    • linda38528
      linda38528 bonnie37273

      Posted

      Oh Bonnie - you really have had a tough time of it for a long time. I am sorry and I hope my earlier replies did not sound unfeeling.

      The broken pin must really be discouraging. Is there any hope that you will get past this horrible pain?

      Wishing I could wave some form of magical wand for so many forum members who are struggling with multiple hip issues and are so discouraged by complications.

      Unfortunately the best I can do is hugs and moral support.

      L

    • bonnie37273
      bonnie37273 linda38528

      Posted

      I see my Dr on the 14th to see where we go from here...I was happy that I found this site bc there are so many people on here that knows the pain and struggle that we go through... And I didnt think that u were unfeeling ......It was nice talking with u...hugs back to u
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