TapouT asked:


i have been prescribed 350mg somas that say take 2 for each dose which is 700mg

a buddy of mine says medication tells him to take 3 which would be 1050mg

i believe he is lieing but what would be the highest dose of milligrams
well then im gonna take 3, 350mg instead of 2 because even 2 doesnt really help they prescribe me 1000mg norco and these somas
i meant to say that his says too take three in one dose .1050mg all at once

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♥lovinglife♥ asked:


ive been on muscle relaxers, but i cant drive on them, so i can only take them at night. but my jaw is constantly aching! please help!

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Nico Z asked:


The doctor took me off Durgesic Patches and gave me a medication called Soma (Carisoprodol) what is soma and does it have the same affects as a narcotic? This better not be one of those stupid muscle relaxers!
Well, I mean does it have narcotic affects? Why do they consider it to be habit forming if it’s just a muscle relaxent?

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Neil Thrasher asked:




Pain meds should not be looked at as a universal solution to dealing with chronic pain. Any chronic condition takes time to present itself, so obviously it will take time to get rid of it. Pain meds can definitely help the situation, but in order to achieve long term relief an effective pain management program will be needed, along with having the right people around you. Many people who suffer from chronic pain are surrounded with people who have no sympathy for them, and question the severity of their ailments. Keeping this type of company can cause mental stress, which can only add to the situation. People who don’t understand a situation tend to be ignorant and even rude because they don’t know what’s really going on. My advice is to stay away from these types of people if you want to reach your goal of becoming pain free.

Alternative medicines can be very effective in relieving pain, along with prescription medicines. The key is to find a medicine that at least brings moderate relief, and causes no side effects. That’s pretty much a safe bet with alternative medicines, but prescription pain meds are a whole different ballgame, so use extreme caution and consult a physician before taking any prescription medication. Exercise also helps with chronic pain management because it strengthens the body in the long run and makes the body less susceptible to long term pain. Have you ever noticed how athletes heal quicker than normal people? It’s because their bodies have been trained over the years, and they stay active. Chronic pain can be dealt with under the right circumstances, we just have to put ourselves in the best position to overcome it. Remember, it takes time, the right surroundings, the right people, and the right medications. Put yourself in this box, and you will be on the way to being pain free.

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Dusty Lindemann asked:




When a person who has developed an addiction to pain medication decides to take charge of their lives and give up the pills, they often face a long road filled with the symptoms of withdrawal. The process of being taken off the pills differs from one person to another but there are common side-effects that almost everyone experiences. Understanding what they are before the process begins, can help anyone to deal with them better.

The most prevalent symptom of withdrawal from pain pill medication is an unrelenting sense of discomfort. The reason the individual took the pain pills to begin with was associated with pain. As the dependency grew, they likely had to consume more pills each day to dull the pain. Once the pills are taken away, that lingering pain is often still there, and can be more intense than ever. For this reason many physicians and therapists who are guiding someone through recovery will prescribe a non-narcotic pain reliever to help alleviate the pain. Although these less powerful medications often don’t provide adequate relief initially, eventually they are likely to help.

Another symptom of withdrawal is deep depression. This is very common among addicts of all kinds. When the individual realizes that they are giving up the medication crutch that they’ve been leaning on for months, or in many cases, years, they sink into depression. Therapy can be very helpful for this withdrawal symptom. Group therapy that involves the individual’s family can provide necessary and crucial support.

There are some pain medications that remain in the body for longer periods of time once the individual has stopped taking them. This naturally results in them facing a longer period where withdrawal symptoms may be present. In cases like this, doctors may prescribe medication that helps to lessen those symptoms. For an addict hesitant to take medication this can raise some questions. However, on the advice of a trusted physician, who is experienced in the detoxification process, the medication can make the process much easier.

Fighting against a pain pill addiction is a life-long struggle. One valid concern that many individuals who have beaten this type of addiction face is the fear that if they are ever facing surgery again or are severely injured that they will automatically become addicted to their pain relievers again. This is why it’s essential that if this does occur that they are honest with the attending medical personnel about their history with pain pill addiction. There are many non-narcotic prescription pain killers available that can provide relief without the risk of addiction occurring.

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