Diazepam is another muscle relaxant that has addiction potential as well as dependence and increased tolerance. I do use it as my relaxant of choice, but only because I use it so infrequently now that I can still get good relief from 2 mg.



Cauda equina type neurogenic bladder problems. Coeliac disease. Sicca syndrome. Ataxic gait and use crutches. Non-specific gut problems. Current treatment: Low dose naltrexone, low starch diet (Guts shredded by NSAIDs. Previously diclofenac worked well, not eligible for anti-tnfs, hypersensitivity to SSZ). Also short bursts of pred for bad flares