Question:
Can We Take Muscle Relaxants?

I was in a car accident Friday, caused by a drunk driver. I am very stiff and sore, and seeing my doctor today for follow-up care. I am taking Percocet now for pain. Are there any type of muscle relaxers I can take? I know we can't take asprins or motrin. I need to find a good non-narcotic pain reliever so I can return to work. Thanks- proximal rny Aug 11 2002-down 111 lbs!    — januaryrn (posted on February 3, 2003)

February 3, 2003
I currently take Flexeril daily for fibromyalgia pain and have had no problem. It's been prescribed by my rheumatologist who is very informed about what meds post-op rny's can take. While Percocet is some pretty strong stuff, I also take Darvocet, which he prescribed as well. No problems!
   — scottiemaam O.

February 3, 2003
Yes,I take flexeril without problems.I recently pulled back mucles during exercise and they work fine.
   — Lisa B.

February 3, 2003
I have taken skelaxin (400mg) for months with no problems due to some problems in my back and legs.
   — Cathy S.

February 3, 2003
I take Flexeril whenever my chronic lower back pain acts up, and my surgeon prescribes Ultram, a fairly strong non-narcotic analgesic, for things like migraine pain, severe menstrual cramps, etc. I can take Ultram and work without any problems. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

February 4, 2003
I second the Flexeril and Ultram combo - they work great. The Flexeril at first made me a littel woozy, the Ultram, jittery, but it subsided. Bummer about your accident - be sure to go to physical therapy!
   — M. A. B.

February 5, 2003
Hi Stephanie... I have problems alot with my lower back. My doctor prescribed SOMA for me & it is great. Kinda makes you feel woozy, so be careful when you take it. Open RNY, 11/2001. At my lightest weight ever of 119! Life is great!
   — Lori M.