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Suggest Treatment For Leg Cramps And Muscle Twitching In Arms

My musles in my legs and arms and part of my back twitch alot. After a days work, standing up, I get massive leg cramps. Mostly on my left leg, from my hamstring to my toes. First I took a week off from work, then two weeks. But when I return, so do the cramps, including my left thumb. The twitching is every day. Im not lacking vitamins or minerals, per blood test. Help.
posted on Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels

In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerveconduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Leg Cramps And Muscle Twitching In Arms

Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems that you have muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. You might consult your doctor who can order 1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests, 2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels. 3. Serum B12 levels In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerveconduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care