Question 1

i have knee/leg pain i think for running is it ok that i took a muscle relaxant to help with pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ok to take occasional pain ,  but if it repeats regularly  you need investigation , of your knee joint for any ligamental or meniscus injury of joint need investigation  see your doctor for possible ortho referral for treatment , & prevent injury to joint.

Question 2

would muscle relaxers help the pain from tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Tennis elbow is a pain that is inflammatory in nature and not necessarily from muscle spasm.  Your best bet would be to start with an NSAID such as advil (ibuprofen).  If your pain persists, consult an experienced hand surgeon to address your needs.

Question 3

can you die from muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: If you take the medication as directed by your physician then you likely be ok.

Question 4

which muscle relaxers gets you high?

Accepted Answer

hmmm...: Depends on what you mean by "muscle relaxers" (there are many different kinds) and what you mean by "high". 

All meds have the potential to be disagreeable to an individual.

I suggest asking your pharmacist.

In the meanwhile, here's a bunch of info. Your q is good, but the answer is complicated!

http://now.Aapmr.Org/pmrjournals/201110_940_emergingconceptsinthetreatmentofmyofascial.Pdf.

Question 5

can you get high off muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxers: Most muscle relaxers produce a sedative type of fact. I suppose you could interpret this as getting high.

Question 6

what are some good otc muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

See below: There really aren't any over the counter muscle relaxers.  A good way to naturally relax your muscles would be the application of moist heat, a warm bath, or massage therapy.

Question 7

can ther be big modd swings from muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Muscle relaxers depress or calm the nervous system. Some can be habit forming, too.  Take only as directed under your doctor's advice.

Question 8

which organs get damaged by taking muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Liver: There are different kinds of muscle relaxants but some have been associated with liver damage.

Question 9

how many 500mg muscle relaxers can i take at one time if only one does not help the pain!

Accepted Answer

Medication : The doctor can prescribe a range based on which drug it is.

Question 10

what are rebound effects from muscle relaxers? some say its  just pre-existing symptoms returning and others say its an increase in those symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Likely latter: Laura, I do not know a rebound effect of muscle relaxant exists but I do know that when patients take narcotics for pain for some time that they develop an addiction. When they stop taking the narcotics the previous symptom returns along with all the withdrawl which makes everything worse. Although a muscle relaxant is not a narcotic and should not be addictive, you can feel similar things.

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