Painkillers : SOMA
November 28, 2010Since I recently talked about painkillers and surgery, I would do so again on this post. As I was researching about Tramadol, I also came about this other painkiller, soma. I don’t know much about it so again, I looked it up and here’s what came up :
What is Soma?
Soma is a muscle relaxer that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.
Soma is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Soma may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about Soma
This medication may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Soma can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by Soma.
Before taking Soma
Do not use Soma if you are allergic to carisoprodol or meprobamate (Equanil, Miltown), or if you have porphyria.
Before using Soma, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Soma.
Soma may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Soma should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Soma after using it over a long period of time. Withdrawal symptoms include stomach pain, sleep problems, headache, nausea, and seizure (convulsions). Do not stop using Soma suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Soma may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Soma passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old..
Anyway, should I have another surgery, I will definitely not forget about this drug soma. Soma will definitely be one of my considerations.
Pandora beads
November 25, 2010A few years ago, I was into making semi precious jewelries (like pandora beads) and selling them online and to friends. Now, as I was going about my friends’ pages on Facebook, I saw one who was into the same thing. Now, that I’ve recently given birth, I’m thinking of doing this business again. As I was looking for materials and suppliers, I chanced upon these beautiful pandora beads.
I love how these beads can work as a formal or casual accessory! These can definitely go with my denims and with that little black dress. 
I used to get my materials from local suppliers but since we moved out of my mom’s house, it’s now a 2-3hour commute going to the supplier. And no, they don’t have an online shop like the ones featured in this blog. I’ve actually made designs for these pandora beads, so I need to get some soon.
And come this Christmas, this would be a good gift idea too! Well, for me, I know my aunts and girlfriends would love to have something like this hanging on their wrists or neck this season.
If you happen to love these like I do, check them out at :
for more information, you can check at http://pandahall.com/wholesale-pandora-style-beads/212.html
Black Friday affair
November 24, 2010Since I am from the Philippines, Black Friday only rings a bell during well, Holy Week. Not until my mom went to the U.S. a couple of months ago and will be spending Thanksgiving in the Windy City. Now I so want to go to where she is! Imagine, malls opening at 3AM?! People falling in line the night before?! That must mean one thing! A SALE… A big one, at that! Oooohhh…
Here’s a definition by good ole Wiki :
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, traditionally the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day many U.S. retailers open very early, often at 5 a.m. or even earlier, and offer promotional sales to kick off the shopping season. Because Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States, the day after occurs between the 23rd and the 29th of November.
The day’s name originated in Philadelphia, where it originally was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic which would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. Use of the term began by 1966 and began to see broader use outside Philadelphia around 1975. Later an alternative explanation began to be offered: that “Black Friday” indicates the period during which retailers are turning a profit, or “in the black.”
I wish I’d win that lottery so I can buy myself a whole bunch of goodies Okay, okay, I should seriously stop getting excited. LOL
Back to regular programming
I have just given birth almost a month ago and it has been a rollercoaster ride-of-a-pregnancy for me. Hormones here and there! Hopefully by this time I will be able to blog more regularly here. Expect more, expect less
See you soon!
Yellow Sale at Tiende
Read all about it here :
http://www.juice.ph/buysandbargains/event/yellow-sale-at-tiendesitas
November 26-28, 2010
