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Suggest Treatment For Cramps In Left Hand Along With Finger Stiffness
Question: Out of no where, I sometimes get a terrible cramp in my left hand. My fingers get stiff and there is this very firm knot between my thumb and pointer finger. The pain is so intense that I have to manually push my fingers to flex them back to normal.
Brief Answer:
sequelae of RLS. need management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. With restless leg syndrome in history such cramps and spasms in muscles all along body are common.
All you need is some muscle relaxants and continuation of medications.
However you should get your calcium checked as some times low calcium may also cause it.
Try baths and massages. Soaking in a warm bath and massaging your cramped muscles.it can relax your muscles.
Apply warm or cool packs. Use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen your limb sensations.
Try relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga. Stress can aggravate RLS/WED. Learn to relax, especially before bedtime.
Establish good sleep hygiene. Fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of RLS/WED, so it's important that you practice good sleep hygiene. Ideally, have a cool, quiet, comfortable sleeping environment; go to bed and rise at the same time daily; and get adequate sleep. Some people with RLS/WED find that going to bed later and rising later in the day helps in getting enough sleep.
Exercise. Getting moderate, regular exercise may relieve symptoms of RLS/WED, but overdoing it or working out too late in the day may intensify symptoms.
Avoid caffeine. Sometimes cutting back on caffeine may help restless legs. Try to avoid caffeine-containing products, including chocolate and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, for a few weeks to see if this helps.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
sequelae of RLS. need management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. With restless leg syndrome in history such cramps and spasms in muscles all along body are common.
All you need is some muscle relaxants and continuation of medications.
However you should get your calcium checked as some times low calcium may also cause it.
Try baths and massages. Soaking in a warm bath and massaging your cramped muscles.it can relax your muscles.
Apply warm or cool packs. Use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen your limb sensations.
Try relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga. Stress can aggravate RLS/WED. Learn to relax, especially before bedtime.
Establish good sleep hygiene. Fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of RLS/WED, so it's important that you practice good sleep hygiene. Ideally, have a cool, quiet, comfortable sleeping environment; go to bed and rise at the same time daily; and get adequate sleep. Some people with RLS/WED find that going to bed later and rising later in the day helps in getting enough sleep.
Exercise. Getting moderate, regular exercise may relieve symptoms of RLS/WED, but overdoing it or working out too late in the day may intensify symptoms.
Avoid caffeine. Sometimes cutting back on caffeine may help restless legs. Try to avoid caffeine-containing products, including chocolate and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, for a few weeks to see if this helps.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards XXXXXXX
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