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Posted 4/14/2014 11:59 PM (GMT 0)
I read somewhere they were working on a dose for fibromites to take at night. Do you know if it's out yet? Does Flexeril make you sleepy so you can sleep? Baclofen is supposed to be a muscle relaxant but doesn't work.

Nothing they come up with is for the fatigue. Cheery people ask me what I'm doing in retirement and I am doing nothing because all I want to do is sleep. It's frustrating to be SO tired and not be able to sleep.

Tried walking again and walked about 20 min.

Barb
Posted 4/15/2014 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hallahan,

Yes, it used to make me sleepy when I took it....too sleepy. I wasn't taking it to sleep, though (I take Nortriptyline and Klonopin for that) - I was trying it for pain, and for me it was so-so.

Too bad you aren't sleeping better. Good that you walked, though....20 minutes is longer than I can walk! Keep it up, it can only do you good.

Debbie
Posted 4/15/2014 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Flexeril almost always makes me fairly sleepy. I try not to take it early in the day. I do find that even if I'm somewhat 'wound up,' the Flexeril will generally make me sleep.

One thing my doctor brought up is that for, for example Neurontin, I could take a lower dosage, if needed, and if it would still help me. I really like that and I now have separate 100 mg capsules, rather than the 300 mg capsules. Less sometimes can do just as well.

Maybe that's so with the Flexeril, too? I haven't tried a lower dosage with that, but it may be something to consider. I had only been taking 10 mg, but I think even 5 mg may sometimes help, both with stiffness and insomnia. Then again, I have a unique, weird body, so who knows? :)

It's miserable not to be able to sleep. I know this topic has come up before and there were various suggestions. Maybe you could start a specific new thread on insomnia and/or do a search here for threads on that topic.

I hope you sleep well tonight, Hallahan. Best wishes!
Posted 4/15/2014 5:19 AM (GMT 0)
I just took some Flexeril last night because of a flare up that was causing a migraine. It works because it knocks me out. I only take it when I know I can sleep for a while and know I don't have to drive or do anything requiring a clear head.

Basically it is a muscle relaxer that is used for extreme cases like sciatica. I get sciatica from my fibro (oh joy) so that's why I have the Flexeril. I only take it as needed because it's really strong. This is definately not the drug to relieve sleepiness!!

For your lack of sleep quality, have you tried immovane/zopiclone? I take it every night and it works like a charm! No drug hangover.

Poor quality sleep is one of the things researchers have linked directly to chronic pain issues. I know that when I don't sleep well for whatever reason I'm in a mountain of pain for a day or two after.

I hope you find the answer for your sleep problems. I recommend that you talk to your doc about it.
Posted 4/15/2014 1:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hallahan,

It's really hard to function on little sleep. I can't take any muscle relaxers unless at bedtime because they all make me drowsy and then I wake up groggy. I can't take sleep medicines (RX) because I get up in middle of night & do things without remembering them.

Have you tried Melatonin? It can be purchased over the counter (ask your Dr.) and works well for me. It does not get me to sleep but, I sleep longer when I do take it and I don't wake up groggy.

Hope you get some good sleep soon!
Brenda
Posted 4/20/2014 4:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have tried Melatonin. Didn't work. I'm desperate. Last night sleep didn't come until 3:00 am and today is Easter, lots to do. Hopefully I can get a nap before framily arrives.

I am using Mychart to email my doctor but he is not answering me.
They must be frustrated that there's not much they can do for us and surely want to do more. It's a mystery illness for sure.

It could be the busperone. I dread bed time. I go from bed to bed thinking it's the sheets or the mattress. The dog finds me wherever I am and insists on sleeping up against me.

ARggghhhhhhh
Posted 4/20/2014 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Flexeril always gave me a bad hangover. I have two bottles of it just in case I get really bad. I just don't like the way it makes me groggy.

I use to take soma for a muscle relaxer, now I take nothing. Meditation helps though. And the bed buddy.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 4/20/2014 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
I am prescribed 10 mg at night. I usually cut the pill in half, unless it has been a bad day. It does leave a hangover effect for me, so I tend not to take a full pill when I have to be at work.

It made a huge difference with my achiness.
Posted 4/24/2014 6:25 AM (GMT 0)
Flexeril doesn't make me tired. But than I can be wide awake after 100 mgs of Trazadone.

Have you asked your doctor about Ibuprofin for anti inflammatory? It is not a long term solution to do side effects. But it has shown potential, for me at least.
Posted 4/26/2014 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
I also cam mot sleep. Flexril does not make me sleepy. It used to but have been using it too long. I have used the imovane sleeping pill but the tin metal taste in my mouth all the next day makes me sick. Am using clonezepam right now but know will not last at this dose and will have to increase or change shortly. Going to check Noronton as mentioned above. Trazedone used to work but not now. It really does suck eh. We all just want a good nights sleep so we can turn our heads or go for a walk without pain. Sounds silly eh?
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