What Causes Involuntary Muscles Spasms While Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia?

Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2016

Question: Hi my daughter has been diagnosed with fibromialga and hypomobility but has started with involuntary spasm in right leg to hip and is on crutches to support her as walking is impossible unless she clench her muscles up on her lower back if touched will cause her to collapse is this a increase on her condition
Many thanks XXXXXXX her dad

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is worsening of the condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Involuntary muscles spasms are not a common feature of fibromyalgia, but in rare cases muscles stiffness could result in spasms too.

I assume that the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is correct and is achieved after the tests needed to confirm it.

In this case the answer to your question is yes, muscles spasms and stiffness point toward disease progression and other medications such duloxetine, besides painkillers, should be considered to be used in order to control better the symptoms.

These issues should be discussed with your daughter's treating Doctor.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee