Hello
can people with jpouch take muscle relaxers ? And if so which ones ?
I have bulging cervical discs and doctor had prescribed me a muscle relaxer but i was too scared to take it as I remember reading long time back on the group that it can make jpouchers incontinent.
Has anyone taken a muscle relaxer or is taking one ?
will taking one affect the anal muscle relax and lose its ability to keep things in control ?
i want to try it but scared
Thanks
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How about trying it when you will have easy access to a toilet (at home) all day?
Muscle relaxers won’t help with the pain from pressure on nerves, but they sometimes help if your muscles are cramping up in response to that pressure.
I took a muscle relaxer and didn't have any issues.
I think everything should be fine. I would suggest try taking it during the day and see how everything goes, if all is normal, taking it at night might be fine too.
@Scott F posted:How about trying it when you will have easy access to a toilet (at home) all day?
Muscle relaxers won’t help with the pain from pressure on nerves, but they sometimes help if your muscles are cramping up in response to that pressure.
Yea that is a good idea. Hope it helps as I cant take to many pain killers
@Kangaroo posted:I took a muscle relaxer and didn't have any issues.
Ok thanks ! Which one did u take if u don't mind sharing ?
@Former Member posted:I think everything should be fine. I would suggest try taking it during the day and see how everything goes, if all is normal, taking it at night might be fine too.
Thank you .. yea sounds good !
@meghspd posted:Thank you .. yea sounds good !
You are welcome 
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I have been taking a muscle relaxer at bedtime for years for my arthritis and spinal stenosis symptoms. No problems at all.
Jan
I took something with a name like Roboxin. It helped with kidney stone pain.
I take a muscle relaxant (Baclofen) nightly which lists constipation as one of its side effects. I haven't noticed any particular bowel effect. I take a very low dose though. Jan, I'm curious what muscle relaxant you are taking?
