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Posted 5/13/2013 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi!
Does anyone know of a non-habit forming and -addictive muscle relaxant medication? Or some wich do not have such a large degree of the above symptoms.
Posted 5/13/2013 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Honken --

I was looking at your last post.... and I think the members there gave you a list of muscle relaxers.

Most of these medications that we talk about here -- be it narcotic meds, muscle relaxers, etc - all have the potential of "dependency". All that means is that our bodies adapt to taking it and, hence, grow dependent on it.

"Addictive" is another thing.... that's when you are taking more meds than allowed and so forth.

As the members on the last thread said -- the best thing is to talk to your doctor about the need for a muscle relaxer and go from there.

Take care --Tina
Posted 5/13/2013 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
Here's a description of the diff between addiction and dependency. Addiction arises from either a genetic cause or from your early environment. and past history with drugs. Dependency is when your body itself begins to rely on the drug, sometimes not allowing your natural system to take over. One of the most common OTC drugs are nasal decongestant inhalers, lots of people grow dependent on these things, you'd be surprised. Sugar can be addictive. The best natural muscle relaxer that I know of is a 1/2 hour of meditation and a cup of chamomile tea. Both taken while all other distractions are gone . . . . kids, hubby, etc. After a while you might want to try Hatha yoga, these are neither addictive nor dependence building but they do take will power. . . Q
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