Will Skelaxin Help With Degenerative Disc Disease And 2 Bulging

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I have been taking hydrocodone for ddd and bulging disc.went to a new dr who prescribed skelaxin instead of hydrcodone. will this help?

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It may help some, but it is not a narcotic, so I am doubtful you will get the same pain relief you did from the Hydrocodone.

Skelaxin contains the active ingredient Metaxalone, which is a muscle relaxant, so it will only help with pain that is caused by muscle cramping and spasms.

Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and headache.

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Did he say why he made the switch?

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the reply you got was right on, it is not a pain reliever, or pain killer! it is a skeletal muscle relaxer. i have Fibromyaglia and 6 bulging discs. my lowerest discs need the norco to knock out the pain no muscle relaxer including soma has EVER helped me relaz my muscles or take away pain!

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