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muscle spasms/spasticity killin!

ricanfemale30
ricanfemale30
Man these muscle spasms/spasticity in my back are killin me! Its like in being forced to stretch out just to stand upright but I wanna hunch over n curl into a ball! I feel alright when laying down but wat am I supposed to do? Stay in bed all day? Nope on top of this my leg muscles are so damn achy man this past week its affecting everytjing! Even uhem yes sex! I'm 27 and my poor bf does all the work cuz I don't have stamina n my legs hurt all the time..Lord thankfully he's understanding but ugh I feel so inadequate! U know in all aspects its crappy..I take baclofen 20mg four times a day with some marijuana daily n it helps loosen me up for an hour or two but I welcome my bed anytime cuz its just easier to lounge around..blah and on top of that I'm still waiting for welfare to cooperate so that means we are broke!..I can deal with that if I can just walk around without this spasticity n leg pain!..geez..I guess I needed to vent but does anyone get leg achy weird pain? How about sentivity to touch..when myh leg muscles really ache I or anyone else can't touch my muscle cuz it hurts to even touch my legs..its like I feel the muscle hurt n ache instantly when touched..weird but I know I'm not the only 1?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have those same symptoms plus more. Ur not the only one.....I don't have an S.O. so I don't get touched :-( What sux the most is the fact that there is never a break. Everyday is a freakin struggle. Ya estoy cansado de esta mierda!!!
RiseAndShineSunshine
RiseAndShineSunshine
Maybe you need a different muscle relaxer or maybe time for a pump to get more baclofen into your body with less side effects.It is really hard to get but Xanax really helps a lot too or Valium.I have this problem too. I have my good and bad days with it.I sure hope you can find some relief.
AusSue
AusSue
I feel for you totally. My back has been hurting all the time & spasms to set position & cant move, legs & arms ache/hurt that I feel like agony everywhere. Haven't found any thing to ease it totally too, on baclofen 25mg x 4 times a day & valium at night, still doesn't ease it.
Sorry no answer just gentle hugs & understanding.
ricanfemale30
ricanfemale30
Freddie- what's an S.O.?and I take ativan daily and just to go to sleep and stay asleep I rotate between ativan and percs n muscle relaxers..I've taken all kinds of muscle relaxers these seem to do something but its not strong enough..today is a movie stay in bed day!
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
My magnesium keeps me from having lag spasms and spasticity. I've not head any back issues but could be because I take 1200 mg of magnesium daily. Sorry you're going through that. I hope you find relief.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you are not alone....i get more then jut aches,i get charley horses in my feet,legs(wich i have to forse myelf up to straighten leg n walk it out)...i take valium 3 a day for muscle spasms,i get the charely horses all over,hands,belly muscles,arms,back muscles.....they are not just spasms,they are locked up muscles...its scarey....potassium helps,because a lack of that can cause what i have
EPagain
EPagain
What are your magnesium, potassium and GABA levels? These can have a bearing on spastic contraction of muscles.

If none of these apply and reduction in pain hasn't occurred you could talk to your doc/pin clinic about neurontin or Opana pain meds.

Good luck in working with your doc to help you.
EP
deleted_user
deleted_user
i would like to stress what ep said....the level of potassium and ones Ep mentioned really makes a difference.....dehydration can also cause more spasms...
amy
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