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Suggest Treatment For Severe Muscle Cramp And Pain In Legs And Arms
Question: Hi I have been suffering with severe muscle spasms with extreme pain. in my legs, arms, back, neck, feet, hands and much more. I am disabled I take my script meds as directed and take a women's Century XXXXXXX multi vite 3 times a day along with vite C 1000mg 3 times a day.
I for the life of me can't figure out as to what is causing all this cramping with the severe pain. Can you PLEASE HELP I cant handle this pain nor these cramping no more it just started last week wedesday and has been getting worse every day. All I want to do is just sleep it away but that wont get ride of this pain nor cramping. PLEASE HELP WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP RID MYSELF OF ALL THIS PAIN?????????
I for the life of me can't figure out as to what is causing all this cramping with the severe pain. Can you PLEASE HELP I cant handle this pain nor these cramping no more it just started last week wedesday and has been getting worse every day. All I want to do is just sleep it away but that wont get ride of this pain nor cramping. PLEASE HELP WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP RID MYSELF OF ALL THIS PAIN?????????
Brief Answer:
dehydration or dyselectrolytemia needs to be ruled out...
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
If a patient comes to me with severe generalised cramp and pain, I suspect dehydration first. I hope you are not dehydrated. In the absence of dehydration, dyselectolytemia such as decreased levels of calcium or potasssium needs to be ruled out on priority. Therefore in my opinion, you need to be investigated further. I would advise a blood test for sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Your local doctor can order the tests.
In the meanwhile drink plenty of fluids. Continue the supplements.
Chronic diseases like polymyositis which can mimic these symptoms are rare conditions. It should be taken into consideration only after the common cause are ruled out.
Hope this was useful.
Regards.
dehydration or dyselectrolytemia needs to be ruled out...
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
If a patient comes to me with severe generalised cramp and pain, I suspect dehydration first. I hope you are not dehydrated. In the absence of dehydration, dyselectolytemia such as decreased levels of calcium or potasssium needs to be ruled out on priority. Therefore in my opinion, you need to be investigated further. I would advise a blood test for sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Your local doctor can order the tests.
In the meanwhile drink plenty of fluids. Continue the supplements.
Chronic diseases like polymyositis which can mimic these symptoms are rare conditions. It should be taken into consideration only after the common cause are ruled out.
Hope this was useful.
Regards.
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