I have taken somas and other muscle relaxers. I have also taken the normal narcotic pain pills. The muscle relaxers make me sleepy and I don't want to get hooked on pain pills again. So is there any kind of alternative?
What is the best pain medication to take for Scoliosis?
Question posted by tinkersledge on 28 April 2011
Last updated on 20 November 2014 by Messed up back
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Messed up back
20 Nov 2014
Hey man, your condition sounds very familiar to mine.
Can I ask what you did to overcome it? Or if you even did manage to overcome it
Inactive
29 April 2011
How marked is your scoliosis? I have it, & so does my son. He was diagnosed at about 8 years old. At that time they did not use drugs for this condition. They offered stretching. The best one was hanging with his arms above his head from a bar it stretches the spine & really realxes the muscles. It would be hard for an adult to do this & would hate to see you stranded in your basement hanging from a water pipe or something, but he stills does it & says it helps. Told me he just bends his knees behind him & hangs til the knots are out. He's is 44 years old now, so must be something to it. He's a mechanic bending over & under cars all day. Takes no drugs because he is allergic to most. I'm not saying this is your answer, just some thoughts...
Inactive
29 April 2011
Meant to mention, someone on here who is reputable said Soma is going off the market. Just some info. I use Flexeril which is a muscle relaxer. ..
tinkersledge
29 April 2011
Well I have gotten mix answers about how bad it is. Chiropractors say one thing and medical doctors say another. I know my hips are uneven, my jaw is uneven, and one leg appears longer than the other. My back is not only crooked (lack of a better word) but it is also bowed. They said it is like in an "S" shape sort of. I will try the stretching though thanks!
LaurieShay
28 April 2011
Hey tinkkersledge,
You may benefit from a nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug(NSAID). They are non narcotic and not addictive. I take Celebrex for arthritis with continued success. There are many different NSAID's so your doctor is the best to advise which might work for you.
Best wishes,
Laurie
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