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What Could Cause Muscle Spasms In My Left Leg Just Above The Ankle?

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Posted on Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Question: Have muscle spasm in my left leg just above the ankle in front. What can cause this? I have used cold then heat to treat. It goes away, but has come back when I lay down. I took tylanol 3 tonight too. Other meds I'm on include Nasacort, Montelukast, metroprolol tartrate 50 mg, furosemide, potassium chloride, atorvastatin, omeprazole, multiple vitamin. Temperature today had reached 91 F and I did not take my morning furosemide and potassium chloride. Spasm started at 10: 00 pm. I used ice then heat which worked for a time, but spasm returned which I treated with heat.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasms due to electrolytic disbalance.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I think the spasms come due to electrolytes disbalanc (despite taking kcl) and dehydration.
I suggest you to keep yourself hydrated and change furosemid to a potassium spare diuretics such as triamterene or amiloride.
The temperature 91F may be written wrong, because is 32,8°C ,incompatible to life.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Could Cause Muscle Spasms In My Left Leg Just Above The Ankle?

Brief Answer: Muscle spasms due to electrolytic disbalance. Detailed Answer: Hello, I think the spasms come due to electrolytes disbalanc (despite taking kcl) and dehydration. I suggest you to keep yourself hydrated and change furosemid to a potassium spare diuretics such as triamterene or amiloride. The temperature 91F may be written wrong, because is 32,8°C ,incompatible to life. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.