intestinal issues after muscle relaxant drug

sandy222 · 01-09-2008, 09:32 AM

Has anyone taken a muscle relaxant and still suffered from gasto issues after. my intestines feel like they have fallen asleep at the moment. i have no bowel movements for two days yet im feeling hungry. its taking slow long for the intestines to go back to normal after the relaxant. its been 5 months. i know some people suffer rom this a while after. Does this eventaully go back to normal? Any experience appreciated

shawley · 01-09-2008, 02:00 PM

Sandy I have never heard of muscle relaxers doing this to anyone .. Have you talked to your Dr. about this problem ? Hope things get moving soon ..

Shawley

sandy222 · 01-10-2008, 12:22 PM

yes my doc knows. they say my symptoms should go in time. I have these issues as a result of a muscle relaxant which is similar to a benzo withdrawal. There are Gaba receptors in the intestines just like the brain. The intestines are a muscle which is why they are relaxed from the drug. Alot of benzo users have this problem too.xx

Justoneofus · 01-10-2008, 10:28 PM

wow.. you really hang onto your meds gal! Um.. it's not uncommon to have intestinal "slowness" taking muscle relaxers. Many drugs cause intestinal discomfort, and change of consistency.

Is there anything else they can give you to counteract this to get you back into a better place? Any drug withdrawal medications perhaps?

tmvincent30 · 01-10-2008, 11:03 PM

i agree i have never heard of this either with any eds but be careful and go to your doc.ASAP if something doesnt happen cause for other reasons i blocked up and was hurting terribly. I had to go get some nasty stuff form wal mart they use for colonoscopys( i dont know if spelled rite?).