need help with sleep

[dovt]

I'm on day 4 of a Roxicet taper and having a terrible time sleeping.  I just can't lie still in the bed.  My doctor had prescribed me Soma for muscle spasm which I had been taking 1 each night before bedtime.  Its a great relaxant but I cut them out too (completely) when I started tapering off the Roxicet.  Would it be ok to take one at bedtime to help with the sleeplessness or am I backsliding?  Is a muscle relaxer considered as bad as a narcodic?

[dovt]

Finally got some sleep and resisted taking the Soma, yes!  Legs are still very twitchie tho.  I found it helps to walk but don't have much energy for that.  Got the electric blanket covered, thanks avisg for the help.  I live in Vermont so I have lots of those.

[avisg]

Try half see if it helps I know what you are going threw and it so sucks ......
if you are having muscle aches see if hubby can get you an electric blanket you can curl up in it it might help you sleep as well.
avis

[dovt]

Yes, I tend to really like the Soma.  Thankfully my doctor only gives me enough for 1 each day so I've been able to make myself only take that one.  Since I wanted to get off Rox I thought it was best to give up the Soma too.  Maybe I'll just take half to see if it helps me sleep.  I am so deprived right now!

Thanks aisg!

[avisg]

Plz be very careful with soma you it sparely we have people here who have had dependency problems with it .
Melation has helped a lot of people here
others have used Valerian root .
good luck
avis

[dovt]

Thanks, that was a very good read.  Printed it out for my husband so he could have a better understanding how to help me.

[Junkie]

As long as you don't abuse the Soma and use it for sleeplessness you should be fine. I take Flexeril for my muscles but it doesn't make me tired.

Read what on the link below. Has some tips on sleeping and using natural remedies. I hope it helps. : )

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/2899