To want some sort of drug that will relax the muscles in my neck??

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I keep having headaches and migraines and the muscles in my neck and shoulders are permanently rock hard. If I try and rotate my head a lot I get dizzy and faint.

I had this before 10 years ago after whiplash and the physio couldn't treat me as I kept fainting when she tried to manipulate my neck. I had an MRI scan which showed the top of my spine was straight not curved? Which apparently puts more strain on the surrounding muscles.

Would valium help?? Is there anything over the counter that helps?

For something easily obtained you want Syndol. It is over the counter. But it can make you woozy. It stopped being available for a very long time but is back.

But regular chiropractic and acupuncture keeps mine in check and Propranolol.

I suffer hugely with this but this works for me.

Interesting thanks. I have been prescribed valium three times and both times threw the last few away when it had done its job so pretty sure I don't get addicted - don't like the feeling of it but it does work. I've only ever taken it for a couple of days at a time though.

I don't think it has the same ingredients in it does it?

May I ask if you do any daily activity which you think might be causing or prolonging the situation OP?

You mention weights, you doing squats with the bar across the back of your neck say?

Yes it does, they sell 2 types but the original is just the same fortunately

Amitriptyline and physio cured me of my chronic headaches related to tension in my neck. The physio was one with a special interest in headache/neck/back pain and came highly recommended.

However if you want that almost instant muscle relaxation feeling for a few hours, there's a drug where I am which is a night formula pain relief that has paracetamol, codeine and doxylamine. The doxylamine is so good at making your muscles relax. But also makes you sleepy, so only for night time.

I also recommend looking into botox. I went to the neurologist to ask for this but he recommended the amitriptyline first, so I didn't end up needing botox.

Syndol headache relief is the imposter. The one you want is just Syndol original.It’s always in and out of stock but I buy it whenever I can. Magic stuff.

They stopped selling it in 30’s but I buy multiple packs of 10 whenever I can

Lots of heat treatment worked for me although l admit l wasn't as severe as you. My physio didn't manipulate just first applied heat treatment..a machine and then used a different machine to work on the muscles. No hands on stuff. Found good relief immediately but best was after about 4 sessions.

Diazepam.
My neck went into spasm and this was what I was prescribed. They give you a limited amount. It was wonderful. Sorted me out in 48 hours

Aha! Yes it was good!

I don't do those! I deadlines and bench press.

Deadlift!

Had this about 35 years ago in singing/voice lessons. Slept on my side, but unable to lie flat on the floor during classes. Was recommended a brilliant chiropractor and acupuncturist - tons better than drugs to fix it.
After that I learned Alexander Technique that helped lots too.

Another vote for Syndol, in the dark blue box.

I had really hard stiff muscles in my neck and shoulders a year or two ago and kept getting tension headaches because of them. What worked for me (after trying amytriptaline and stopping because it was horrible) was a bit of sirdalud (muscle relaxant) and doing exercises my physiotherapist set me. Kept doing them for a few months but first results were felt in about a week.

Valium will work. Ask your GP.

I have that massager too,it's fantastic. I have similar issues OP and have found doing 10 min yoga neck stretches really help.

That's good to know, I'm really looking forward to getting it! I have to ve very careful with stretches because when it's really bad I can get very faint and dizzy. Same with any treatment really. I need to get it to a more relaxed place first.

Does anyone know of anywhere that has the original syndol in stock? Can't find it anywhere.

I am the same but the yoga somehow just worked. I'll find a link. The massager gets warm too so that's a nice option as it's really relaxing.

I do it sitting on a chair so of I do feel light headed ,I'm safe.

the Dr suggested Amitriptyline every day. I only take it around my period where most of these problems occur and it has been a life saver. I didn’t want to be drugged every day though as it makes you groggy in the morning.

I also started tai chi. Anything like that that works on your posture and keeps you moving is probably good

Rather depressing to read so many people take pharmaceutical drugs, when for most, decent physical therapy and lifestyle adaptions are what's really going to deal with the issue and not mask it.

Try a decent sports massage, level 5 qualified preferably (soft tissue therapist).
Osteopathy too, the treatment is far more than cracking necks.

If OP lifts weights, regular sports massage.

I agree Valium (diazepam) is not a long term solution if used daily but I've used it for over 20 years Ad-hoc and not had the slightest problem with addiction. It's getting prescribed in the first place that is the hard part.

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My issue is skeletal, so I am very wary of local osteos and chiros. I would see a very good physio or have a sports massage, but as I've said, I can pass out with manipulation. Hospital consultant prescribed valium a few years ago and it was excellent- I could then go and see a very good physio and worked with him for a bit.