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Posted 2/27/2013 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
For the past few months my muscles are out of control. My doctor has me on baclofen 10mg 4 times a day but for some reason I feel this is more than the "regular" muscle spasm. I don't notice my my muscles are tightening until my feet and hands and legs are constricted and hurt. Then I have to consciously tell everything to relax and then it starts all over again.
Does anybody else have problems with this? Is this a symptom of Fibro?
Izzy
Posted 2/27/2013 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Izzy: I had that in 2004. For whatever reason, my symptoms suddenly got worse and I could barely walk because of muscle spasms and cramping. My feet and toes would cramp and not work as they should. I went on Flexeril and Neurontin, and they helped, but I'm one who really dislikes taking any meds, so I hoped to try something more natural.

Over the years, I've tried various muscle rubs and similar items, heating pads, cold packs, etc.. Then I found this forum and started on the malic acid/magnesium from Puritan's Pride (the product is now called Magnesium Malate and is similar to the previous product). I would have to say that taking that was really helpful, along with vitamin E, calcium, and B vitamins (be sure to check with your doctor on these).

I was so stiff in 2004 that I really thought I'd end up in a wheelchair, but I kept slowly moving and got to where I am now--not great by any means, but much better. I'm still working hard to improve in many ways, such as diet and exercise.

I still wonder why my muscles got so weird for that period of time, and thankfully, it hasn't been as bad since--ups and downs, to be sure, but better.

Hope things improve for you soon. And yes, I would think that's a symptom of fibro, but maybe it would be best to see a neurologist. I had other conditions ruled out once I had some MRIs and muscle testing done.
Posted 2/27/2013 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
It could also be something else. Not everything is fibro-related, though it can be difficult to differentiate between fibro pain and something else entirely.

In recent years, I have been noticing more pain and stiffness in feet, hands, knees, elbows, shoulders, etc. My rheumie kept saying that there were no inflammatory factors in my blood, so he discounted arthritis. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease a few months ago, and finally the connection was made. There is an arthritis common to IBD sufferers called Enteropathic Arthritis. It is similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis. In it's worst form, it can become Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Even when the IBD is not flaring, those who have to corresponding arthritis will notice the problem. And, bonus, it gets worse when your IBD is active.
Posted 2/27/2013 6:32 PM (GMT 0)
Muscle spasms can be caused by a number of things. Your doc will have to investigate. I've had muscle spasms do to muscle overuse, stress, anxiety...even dehydration can cause them. Spasms can be due to illness or conditions too. Muscle spasms and twitching are a symptom of fibro and other conditions. There is neurological testing that can be done to put your mind at ease ...express your concerns to your doc.

Keep us posted :)

hugs, Robin
Posted 2/27/2013 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
You should be checked our by your doctor. It could be something like a potassium or other vitamin deficiency.

Sherrine
Posted 2/27/2013 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all,
I am making an appointment with my family doctor, as my pain doctor just keeps brushing it off as spasms. But I think it's something else. Like I said my fingers and legs contort and I don't realize it's done it till I'm in pain from contortion.
I will keep you all updated.
Thank you again,
Izzy
Posted 2/27/2013 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
I get muscle spasms when my arthritis is really causing swelling. I have arthritis in my hips and that causes lower back spasms that are very difficult to control. Usually the heating pad offers the best relief.
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