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Posted by Lia Mason on August 1, 2002, at 18:23:06
Hi,
A pain doc just prescribed zanaflex (anti-spasmodic, I believe) for me. Anyone here have experience to share? I found only one mention in the archives.
Thanks,
Lia
Posted by JohnX2 on August 2, 2002, at 17:37:28
In reply to zanaflex--anyone?, posted by Lia Mason on August 1, 2002, at 18:23:06
Lia,I took Zanaflex to help treat a myofacial pain.
Zanaflex is a derivative of Clonidine (a more
sedating BP med).The Zanaflex could make me feel a bit fatigued
at first.I didn't care much for the medicine mainly
because it lasts for such a short period in the
body so I needed many dosings a day.Good Luck
J
Posted by Lia Mason on August 2, 2002, at 18:11:36
In reply to Re: zanaflex--anyone? » Lia Mason, posted by JohnX2 on August 2, 2002, at 17:37:28
Thanks for responding. Do I remember correctly from the archive that you had pain relief on topamax? I'd be very interested to know what worked for you.
I'm getting some relief on desipramine. I'm told that neurontin is the "gold standard" for the kind of pain I've got, but i was profoundly dopey on 100 mg. I can ride out side effects if they'll pass, but my doc thought so much sedation on so low a dose didn't bode well for me reaching a therapeutic dose.
I have chronic vaginal pain (vulvodynia) that many think is just another form of fibromyalgia. I also suffer from chronic tension headache and some minor jaw stuff. The treatment they describe talks about "retraining" misfiring nerves.
My pain doc suggested (after zanaflex) topamax, gabitril, and trileptal in that order. I'd love to get your advice, keeping in mind that I'm most concerned about sedation. I seem to get it on EVERYTHING. Oddly, I tolerate desipramine just fine. If only it worked a little better.
Thank you!
Lia
Posted by Ron Hill on August 3, 2002, at 13:47:32
In reply to Re: zanaflex--anyone? » Lia Mason, posted by JohnX2 on August 2, 2002, at 17:37:28
John,
Good to see your post. I haven't seen you around these parts for a while (or maybe I just missed your posts). It seems like it has been a month or two since you began your trial of lithium (Lithobid?). How'd the trial turn out? I appologize in advance if you already posted this information and I missed it.
-- Ron
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