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Unable to receive a dx, don't know where to turn next.

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Feb 18 5:27pm | Replies (29)

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I was led to believe when I specifically asked the surgeon for Flexoril that the brand drug is no longer available but a generic formulation - cyclobenzadrine - is. So that’s what I received. And it is a great drug for those who don’t have addictive physiology and/or personality. And not so much for those who do. And you can’t tell beforehand who has what tendencies. But since I took it after back surgery in the 80’s, we both felt comfortable with me taking it.

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Hey, I understand how frustrating it can be when dealing with a chronic pain issue with no definitive diagnosis related to the symptoms, especially in someone so young. I also take Cyclobenzaprine for muscle spasms in my neck and it is helpful. If I may...just a slight, but important, distinction about "addictive personality", which is actually a common misnomer and is, more accurately, an addictive tendency, often genetic, and not part of our personality. I wish you well in your pursuit of comfort and treatment.