Guest guest Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hello Good People, For a couple of weeks, I was feeling so much better after getting the Savella up to 50mg twice/day for fibro while on Humira q/2 weeks for PA, Meloxicam 15 mg/day for osteo in neck, Entodort EC 3mg 1-2 caps/day for IBS, Hydroco/Apap 10-325 mg alternated q/2hrs w/ Tramadol 50 mg/ pain, 1/2 tab Carisprodol 350 mg PRN during the day and Flexeril 10 mg at bedtime for muscle spasms in addition to supplements for osteopenia, low iron, etc. etc. My rheumy is adamantly opposed to the Carisprodol (Soma) saying it damages the kidneys; she refuses to prescribe it. The Flexeril does help the headaches some but what to do during the day for spasms in my neck, back and upper thighs?!!! When I asked about Valium, " Oh, that's habit forming. " %@#!!* She says Soma eventually stops working. I've been taking it for YEARS -- 1/2 tab with pain med. ONLY when needed. It still works for me because I don't abuse it or take it routinely -- just as needed. I REALLY need some suggestions before I see her again on Thur. I *am* able to do more activities but still taking as much pain meds as before. Now it feels like a flare of not just fibro but PA, too. Ms. Patty in a sweltering Pineywoods of East Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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