Help - What is the Best Muscle Relaxer for PFD

[littlemyrn]

I have figured out why I have been in such terrible pain now for about 5 weeks. The Lawn Mower. I have to mow the lawn, I can not afford to have it done, but I now believe that when I do, the pushing, pulling, sends my pelvic floor into a tizzy. I have TENS but that does not help. I thought if I had a muscle relaxer to take before I mow or after, that would stop the flare that last for about 2 days after I mow. HELP, ANY SUGGESTIONS?????

[ngazerro]

Hi,

I just started taking Zanaflex. It says to take 4mg every four hours, but I don't. I take a half whenever my back starts reaally hurting. It works great but they do make you tired for the first 30 min. I take it at bedtime also. Hope this helps.

[ICNDonna]

You might try mowing just a little bit at a time. We have a huge yard and my husband mows it in sections. We have a self-propelled mower so he has to walk behind and guide it, but doesn't have to actually push it. Maybe if you watch, you can find a used one?

Donna

[sami4]

The number one med that helped me the most was Elavil, second most helpful according to my Doc is Valium.
Sammi

[rosesitty]

Valium is like eating Skittles - Soma has worked the best for me.

[ICNDonna]

Valium is what I am given as a pre-op medication. 5 mg makes me sleepy, 10 mg knocks me out.

Donna

[armslee]

Klonopin is an excellent drug for PFD. It does cause drowsiness for most so you have to be careful!

With continued usage, you do build up a tolerancy to the sleepies!!