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Hello! i was recently diagnosed with a bulging disc c5-c6, neck pain with radiculopathy amd sever muscle spasms. i was prescribed soma 350mg but took one and felt horrible. so he prescribed me robaxin which i take 2 at bedtime as needed. so about a half h

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not helpful: Muscle relaxants will generally provide little or no benefit. I would suggest physical therapy instead.

Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

Hello! i was recently diagnosed with a bulging disc c5-c6, neck pain with radiculopathy amd sever muscle spasms. i was prescribed soma 350mg but took one and felt horrible. so he prescribed me robaxin which i take 2 at bedtime as needed. so about a half h

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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