I was prescribed Soma after years of bad experiences with other meds in this class. I have psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, so my muscles spasm around tender joints, affecting my life functions and my sleep quality. Now my doctor has the willies about prescribing this amazingly effective drug because of some over-protective ninny at the FDA. This drug works and I have never had a...
no relief from pain. stomach cramps and bowl problems.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/1/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.0
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After suffering acute back strain in the mid 1970's I've had recurring back muscle spasms so painfull I couldn't work or even sleep. Since being perscribed Carisoprodol 350 in 2001 I've not missed work. I'm 58.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/19/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/9/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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ambrosya | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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this is the only medication that will relieve my neck muscle spasms and pain from pinched nerve
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Kevin | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/6/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 2.3
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Pain still there.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/4/2008
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication worked to relieve back pain and muscle spasms. And to sleep at night without so much pain....
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have a disease called Fibromyalgia. It works better than a sleeping agent, and for my muscles I am allergic to any pain meds. This has by far been the best medicine.
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leah | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/18/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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god bless this medicine. Several herniated disk from car accident. This drug is a life saver!
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gadjett | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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[email protected] | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 5.0
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i get spasms from having a knee replacement, its another miracle drug
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Other
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fibromyalgia pain, Soma used to obtain deeper sleep stages for muscle healing.
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Anonymous |
11/5/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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i was in a boating accident and since i was prescribed this medcine along with my pain medication i can function like a real person again i wouldnt want any other medications. thank you
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I have had three disc fusions on my back. This drug helps me with all of the muscle spasms. It took me 4 years and about 7 different medications to find this one, and it works well!
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mrgalindo | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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i wish it came in a liquid form because taking pills is annoying everyday. it really helps my back though because i have a herniated disk.
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kathyj | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
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I had major back problems with pain and was told, at age 46, that I needed a hip replacement by age 50. I am now 49. The hip condition is congenital; many females in my family line have needed/had one. However, when I insisted my back be X-rayed, my Orthopaedic Surgeon was surprised at how bad it looked; I had spinal surgery (3-07) with several vertabrae fused. I recovered with Oxycodone, then with Hydrocodone and Carisoporodol and it was very helpful. I ended up taking just the Carisoprodol, as the Hydrocodone was somewhat irritating to my thought process and stomach/gastrical tract, and I am off altogether with the exception of a few I have left over.>>K.E. Seattle, Wa.Read More Read Less
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PrincessM0del | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2007
Condition: Muscle Spasm
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had cronic back pain and muscle spasms for over 5 years and so far this has been the best medication to help give me almost complete relief. Just be careful using it, it is addictive.
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