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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramping And Inability To Walk?
Our daughter has been on Lamictal for approximately 5 years for bipolar disease. Very recently she experienced severe muscle cramping and inability to walk. The symptoms went away that day but recurred a few days later. My husband is concerned about rhabdomyolysis (he is a retired cardiologist and was previously an internist).
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe muscle cramping and inability to walk. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vitamin or mineral deficiency , nerve compression or inadequate blood supply . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to legs and site of muscle cramps , do light exercises like yoga and stretching to boost blood supply and take proper rest . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like nerve conduction test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe multvitamin supplement , muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe muscle cramping and inability to walk. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like vitamin or mineral deficiency , nerve compression or inadequate blood supply . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to legs and site of muscle cramps , do light exercises like yoga and stretching to boost blood supply and take proper rest . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like nerve conduction test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe multvitamin supplement , muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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