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Hello All!

I'm currently on some muscle relaxors for some back issues and they make me very, very, very drowsy. Coffee isn't getting the job done; any ideas for getting my energy levels up while I'm medicated?

Thanks

edited Jul 26 2011 at 15:10

asked Jul 26 2011 at 14:44

Ben
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Ben, have you tried coconut milk or coconut oil? – Ed♦ Jul 26 2011 at 15:21

Will that work if I'm not in ketosis? – Ben Jul 26 2011 at 15:24

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As far as I know it will. Try blending it into your favorite smoothie recipe. – Ed♦ Jul 26 2011 at 16:39

kay · Answer 1 · 2011-07-26 15:19:11Z UTC

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are you going to be on them for a long time?

if your back is so bad that you need them maybe just lay down for a few days and let your body heal??

answered Jul 26 2011 at 15:19

kay
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	I'm waaaaay past the lay down and heal phase :-) I've been to the chiropractor and had soft tissue treatment. It's been over a month and the pain hasn't subsided. Medication and PT are my last resort before an MRI and possible surgery. I shouldn't be on them more than a few weeks. – Ben Jul 26 2011 at 15:23
	Have you tried the Gokhale method yet? – Sara Jul 26 2011 at 16:28

chirocaveman · Answer 2 · 2011-07-26 16:04:29Z UTC

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25 and talks of going in for back surgery? What is the diagnosis, if you don't mind my asking? Do the muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine?) do anything for you?

answered Jul 26 2011 at 16:04

chirocaveman
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	Yep....sigh...there isn't a definitive diagnosis, yet. My x-rays look really good, but muscles in my lower back near my spine are in consistent pain due to spasms. I had soft tissue manipulation and chiropractic work for a month with no relief. My orthopedic specialist wants to exhaust all other options before an MRI, but he suspects it may be a slipped disc of degenerative disc disease (which runs in the family). So I am taking meds and going to PT. – Ben Jul 26 2011 at 16:14
	Oops, I meant, or* not of :-) – Ben Jul 26 2011 at 16:14
	Oh, and it is cyclobenzaprine, and they are working, I suppose. I'm also on a big, fat NSAID :-( – Ben Jul 26 2011 at 19:30

invisible ink · Answer 3 · 2011-07-26 16:36:50Z UTC

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MCT oil should do the trick! Or go the other route and eat a LOT of butter.

answered Jul 26 2011 at 16:36

invisible ink
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