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What Causes Persistent Muscle Spasms And Back Pain Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

constant muscle fatigue and although my doctor terms it muscle spasms, it does NOT feel like a spasm....just a constant ache in upper back. This has been a debilitating condition since I came down with shingles in February 2012. It just will not go away even with me taking an ibuprofen. Will taking a potassium supplement help?
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Hello,

You can consider antispasmodic drugs like baclofen for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Muscle Spasms And Back Pain Despite Taking Ibuprofen?

Hello, You can consider antispasmodic drugs like baclofen for symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician