Is Flexoril an opiod?

Like smonster said, it's a muscle relaxant, not a painkiller of any class (NSAID, opioid, etc.). And it does fuck-all for my hip. I feel betrayed. It used to work SO WELL.

Also, Sophia, I have HUGE issues with medical professionals who refuse to adequately medicate their patients. This isn't the Middle Ages; we have more than leeches and Advil available to us. If flexiril helps you, and your doctor is a douche who refuses to actually provide medical care to you (because refusing to adequately medicate you based on your symptoms IS refusing to provide medical care; make no mistake), then DTMFA and get a doctor who actually provides medical care to you. There is NO REASON for you to live in pain. None.

Ok, on the pain tip--if the foam roller isn't enough but a tennis ball is too much, what do I do? Which is to say, "ow, sciatic nerve!"

Also, I have bucket loads of flexeril, because for a while I had a monthly prescription for 30. I eventually stopped filling it because I didn't use anywhere near that number (because it makes me so woozy the next day). It does often help my headaches, because when I get a headache all my other muscles tense up.

Can you get a squishier ball? Like a nerf ball?

And, holy damn, I need so many of the shirts on that site. I don't even wear t-shirts anymore, really, but I might have to start again.

Great site! JZ, are you still up for doing some internet personal shopping?

Man, I am hoping it's the heat sapping all my energy away. I've gotten a couple of good nights' sleep in a row, am eating tons of protein thanks to Atkins, and am taking a multivitamin—by all rights I should be bouncing off the walls. Instead, walking a mile and a third zombified me, even after a cold shower and cup of coffee.

Ok, on the pain tip--if the foam roller isn't enough but a tennis ball is too much, what do I do? Which is to say, "ow, sciatic nerve!"

We used to use foam balls and soft rubber balls (like those red, white & blue striped ones we had as kids) in theatre school. I think we used the foam balls on our jaws. So much drool.

Does DTMFA stand for Dump The Mother Fucking Asshole?

I am not allowed to buy any more T shirts until I'm up to date on my cufflinks.

The other people on this conference call are being really quiet. I hope they don't think that *I* am going to have all the answers after this knowledge transfer. I'm not here to catch the know--I'm here to verify they are. But when I ask yes/no questions, everyone stays mum.

I don't understand how that's not professionally embarrassing. Like, seriously, say no. Even "I don't know" so that I'm sure you're alive and we don't have to hire a replacement.

Random question for meat-eaters: enchiladas with carnitas and sweet potatoes sounds delicious, right?

Second.

Also, Sophia, I have HUGE issues with medical professionals who refuse to adequately medicate their patients. This isn't the Middle Ages; we have more than leeches and Advil available to us.

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Dump The Mother Fucking Asshole

I think it's meant to stand for Dump The Motherfucker Already. Asshole works, though.

soft rubber balls

Oh! Or maybe raquetballs!

Does DTMFA stand for Dump The Mother Fucking Asshole?

That's how I was using it. I didn't realize there was an alternate (or more accepted) use until I read Sue's post. I am not up on the hip lingo.