Severe, constant pain

I injured my lower back almost 15 years ago. The doctor wanted to do surgery on my back ,but I said no way. I know to many people who have gone that route and wish they never did. I have been prescribed Soma, and this is a wonder drug.I began taking this medication nearly 10 years ago after my Dr. decided to take me off of Flexeril because of it's inability to sustain effectiveness. The first time I took Soma it knocked my on my butt and I was afraid to take it again. But I did and am glad because it has been so much more effective than any other muscle relaxer I have tried.It really help's me get through my day.Carisoprodol works by intercepting pain signals from the nerves to the brain.