Is Baclofen The Same Thing As A Soma (Page 4) (Top voted first)

my mom has been taking somas and her doctor changed her meds and she is skeptical of new medicene.

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In her defense, there are meds I've taken years ago that I can't recall anything other than maybe the first letter. So what? Lol how does she seem look like a drug seeker? The entire reason for this thread is to ask questions about a particular med....maybe to get an opinion from someone that's taken a particular med before. It's called getting feedback and it's ok. I'm here because my neurologist changed one of my meds. He took me off Soma and started me on Bacolfen. Tonight will be my first night. I googled information on the med but came here to get some feedback from anyone that's take Bacolfen. That's what this thread is for. I'm certainly not a drug seeker, eventhough I'm on Methadone, Morphine and now Bacolfen. I have serious medical issues and take these meds 3 x/day. I suppose you think I'm a 'drug seeker' too, huh? Don't be so judgmental of people, especially people you don't know. You don't know that woman's story, now do you? I understand there are drug seekers. Apparently, you know about that very well as you mentioned you've been clean several years. So just because you were a so called drug seeker, doesn't mean we all are. The pain I live with lead me to a scary dark place several years ago. The combination of meds I'm on now has changed my life.....for the better, I might add. I can function again. I didn't drive fit 13 years. I've been driving again for three years. I'm living again because I'm taking the meds that work for me. Yes they are narcotics, strong narcotics, but I take them AS DIRECTED, therefore there is no problem. The lady you judged and berated in front of everyone may be living with horrible pain. You don't know!!! Just because you are a recovering ADDICT , didn't mean the majority of people taking a narcotic are addicts too. Not true, not by a long shot. So worry about your addiction, and leave others alone. If you're clean now, why even bother coming to this thread? Lol. I seeb right through you :-)

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Ouch sounds like your so called sobriety includes vast amounts of narcotic pain medication. Please save the b.s. for someone else. Just cuz you're all high and mighty not taking soma I believe you said I know with the list you shared with everyone you are on some medication and if you have surgery unless you can do surgery without anesthesia then you get narcotics.

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That's right Laura it's so sad people have to hate..Why?I do not understand why people can't just leave there nose out of it .If there in so much pain and don't tske meds Thsts great for them but why get on here and degrade others who need meds..

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Can't believe u r in "recovery" 7 years & attack that person like that. U R nuts. Ever heard of "attraction, not promotion"? Who would ever want to get clean & sober if they had to deal with the likes of you?

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You sir come off very rude and I do not appreciate the way you replied to these people. Nobody cares how hurt you were they just want some info. You don't have to assume and accuse someone of sounding like a drug addict just because they want to educate themselves on the chemicals they're putting into their bodies. Who knows, maybe this could help someone really know what they are taking.

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Was it helpful? Where the heck is the answer?

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Well i didn't read any type of "drug seeking" behavior in that post. You sound like you may need to calm down there buddy. Triggered much? You sound super judgemental. In fact I would totally rather sound like an addict than an uptight always right hypocrite like yourself.

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Coming from a person with the name sk8ter....I don't think any person with serious back insures would be doing that. I have tried both and prefer bac. They are not posting as an addict. I had the same curiosity. As to why this entire site is created. To ask questions. And get legitimate responses, not accusitional ones like yours "sk8ter". Please take your medicational knowledge somewhere else and in your terms seE YoU L8Tr
Best of luck !

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Baclofin is not stronger than soma, even my pain management doctor confirmed that. I take 200mg baclofin a day and it does nothing for me....With soma, I can take 1 pill and it lasts me all day

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Hi, have you ever had a massage? Sciatic pain is awful and can become severe as well as debilitating. Also painful for you to receive treatment. I recommend heat on your glute muscle, then use a tennis ball, u can control the pressure and ease into it. Next in addition to massage while seated bring right knee to left shoulder and vice versa. No right way, all depends on each persons flexibility. It can be painful but quite helpful. I have worked in the field of massage for approximately 12 years. Even the most gentle of a full body massage can change the way you feel. I wish i was able to convince more people to try and get massage on a regular basis. The benefits are never ending. In this world full of stress and chaos our body needs help just like a car needs an oil change. Neck massages have came a long way. As far as pricing $$ there are groupons, and discounts, memberships, etc. Call a place to ask if they honor certain pricing. I hope this helps and mostly gives each person posting some relief from the dreaded pain daily. I am a big skeptic with pills, DON'T like them, never have! ANYTHING I TRY HAS A SIDE EFFECT. I notice right away. Yes i tried Flexeril years ago. On 1 pill i slept for 5 hours. Baclofen 20 mg - been on for 1 week ....does Not make me pass out. However i am getting alot of upset stomach symptoms. So far muscle relaxers don't work for me ....Or i cant wait long enough to see? I have tried Soma but so long ago i don't remember. A HUGE FYI - ANY MUSCLE AND JOINT SOAKS REALLY HELP ADDED TO A BATH. Some drug stores sell these products. Best of luck everyone.

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SOMA is NOT a NARCOTIC UNLESS it's Soma with codeine. If You are a recovering drug addict You should be careful about judging anyone else because You remain 1 relapse away from CAOS. As far as your physical issues; most of us have them and that's why we began using prescription drugs- I was addicted to pain meds ( All you people acting like that makes a person disgusting-GET EDUCATED! IT'S A DISEASE!!!!) due to being run over by vehicle & beaten with a fire poker; Never had any withdrawal from Soma because it's only ingredient is Carisporidol ( non narcotic) & I have been clean ( Delivered) from opioids for 17 years. Thanks Be to God!!!

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Soma is a controlled drug. They're in different classes, they work different, just depends on her body.

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You, " sk8r" get off your high horse. This person is asking a question. Whether or not he is an addict, which he doesn't say or insinuate one way or another, doesn't matter. They asked a question. You shouldn't be lecturing. Go do your step work and learn something about consideration. To help with this topic on another note, I have been on flexoril for many months and it seems to work well for me. I have tried soma before and I did NOT like how it made me feel. This is just me though , everyone reacts differently to medications. You are right about the dosage as well in the post I saw before, one medication may be .5 mg while another is 500mg, that makes no difference when comparing two different medications because of their general make up.

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Can everyone on this thread just stop arguing back n forth, and stay on the original topic? Geez!!

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Seems to me you are making uneeded judgements against someone. I HAVE TAKEN BOTH. SOMA WORKED WAY BETTER IN LOWER DOSAGE THAN BACLOFEN. I HVAE SEVER ATHRTITIS, I HAVE SEVER MUSCLE AND SKELETAL ISSUES FROM A 4 STORY FALL AS A CHILD. DOSAGE IS AS IMPORTANT AS THE DRUG USED. NOT ALL DOSAGES AND ALL MEDS WORK THE SAME FOR INDIVIDUALS. STEP OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE, YOU LIKE ALL 'FORMER' addicts walk away with a judgemental, holier than that pedastal you do not deserve. ADDICTION IS A SIN AND A MORAL WEAKNESS NOT A DISEASE. JUST AS JUDGING SOMEONE IS A SIN. SO BACK OFF DUDE! YOUR ALWAYS AN ADDICT BUT DONT PROJECT YOUR ADDICTION ISSUES AND FEARS ON OTHERS. IT'S "SICKENING" TO YOU USE YOUR HOLIER THAN THOU WORDS.

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Enough already!!! Can we please get back to the actual topic???

I came to this thread for answers to the question of baclofen vs Soma. I have found only a handful of posts ON SUBJECT. Those of you bashing Sk8tr are as just as bad and vastly outnumber his post. I just spent an hour of my life that I can't get back reading posts that have nothing to do with the subject of this thread. Can we move past bashing Sk8tr's post now?

PLEASE GET BACK ON TOPIC. I came here looking for answers - not a free for all bashing session.

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Re: Jean Valjean (# 10)

Exactly my thoughts..I have ddd, nerve damage L5, arthritis and injured my back and was scared to go to the ER because I just knew they would not help me, because of all the addicts around here....been crying in pain for weeks..finally went tonight and got Soma, Prednisone and 8 lortab... baclofen and zanaflex just put me to sleep..I'm still hurting..but at least they helped some. I need an MRI but the ER doesn't do that..weird..yeah that was rude of her to assume...I agree!! It's sad when u hurt so bad u feel the need to drink for the pain when ur stomach cant handle it and you're suffering and don't know what to do..so sad..so depressing..I'm sure people are killing themselves because they can't get meds for chronic severe pain because of the addicts!!

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Re: yodichick (# 20)

Yes! Although baclofen made me sleepy for about the first week then I think my body got used to it and it is doing its job. I have tried soma, flexeril and a few others I cannot recall the name. Baclofen has actually been the only one I can tell a difference in my pain level. Then soma it helps some but you can tell it's no where near as strong as the baclofen and soma is the one that supposed to be a narcotic but helps me less. All our bodies aren't the same. There's a lot of judgy comments on this post. We all seem to be in pain and even if someone doesn't word a post right doesn't mean you should call them addicts. Not referring to your comment btw it's the ones above that had me with my mouth hanging open.

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I have been taking 20mg per day for years due to MS. !0mg in the morning and 10mg at night. I have been a bit concerned about my memory lately so my neurologist told me to cut 5 mg for two weeks then cut 5 again for two more weeks. Following that regmin cutting 5 mg for two weeks, he said take the last 5mg at night for two more weeks and then stop. I have had no side effects but rather have felt better, happier and have more energy. One less drug.

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Don't you mean GABA, not GAMA?

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