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What Causes Muscle Spasms In Hands, Feet And Dizziness While On Dexamethasone?
Question: Hi: hands and feet have muscle spasms. I take tonic water-but what is causing it?
Dizziness when I wake in moring every thing is spinning -only last a couple of minutes. is this a reaction to the dexamethason medication? doc says I am dehydrate, had 4 iv on 4 days. Creatinine 2.5, needed to be 1.5 . On meds for 21 days- then off for 2 weeks. Scheduled to take Monday, 9/12/16 for next 21 days at 25mg-on odd days. The Dex is taken (5) pills of 4mg once a week. Diagnose ?
Dizziness when I wake in moring every thing is spinning -only last a couple of minutes. is this a reaction to the dexamethason medication? doc says I am dehydrate, had 4 iv on 4 days. Creatinine 2.5, needed to be 1.5 . On meds for 21 days- then off for 2 weeks. Scheduled to take Monday, 9/12/16 for next 21 days at 25mg-on odd days. The Dex is taken (5) pills of 4mg once a week. Diagnose ?
Brief Answer:
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The most likely cause of muscle spasm at this age with all comorbidities is electrolyte imbalance.
You need to get blood investigation for sodium, potassium, calcium,vitamin D, liver function test.
Take plenty of Fluids.
Avoid dehydration.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get investigated as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The most likely cause of muscle spasm at this age with all comorbidities is electrolyte imbalance.
You need to get blood investigation for sodium, potassium, calcium,vitamin D, liver function test.
Take plenty of Fluids.
Avoid dehydration.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Continue medication as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your blood reports are normal.
Liver function test including bilirubin, sgot, sgpt should be done.
Nerve conduction study may be required for any evidence of diabetes associated neuropathy.
Other medications can be continued as advised by treating doctor.
Gradual improvement is expected.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Continue medication as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your blood reports are normal.
Liver function test including bilirubin, sgot, sgpt should be done.
Nerve conduction study may be required for any evidence of diabetes associated neuropathy.
Other medications can be continued as advised by treating doctor.
Gradual improvement is expected.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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