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What Causes Radiating Muscle Spasms Associated With Constant Twitching In Shoulder And Chest?
Question: I have mussel spasms that continue in my right arm shoulder and into chest. The spasms are a constant twitch to a complete lockup of the mussel.
I have maintained hydration a electrolytes but know change in the effects. I sometimes have a dull ache in the arm and sharp pain in the elbow and wrist. What can I do?
I have maintained hydration a electrolytes but know change in the effects. I sometimes have a dull ache in the arm and sharp pain in the elbow and wrist. What can I do?
Brief Answer:
You need a neurosurgeon review and a physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to Health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it can be either due to spasm in a muscle group or stretch in the nerves supplying the right limb. If you get a through neurological examination done for any signs of muscles spasticity or nerve involvements, it can help to diagnose the issue better.
So far, You have only used the pain medicines and inflammation medicines. A specialist review would be better to diagnose the exact group of muscles or nerves involved. Also since it is unilateral, that is only at right side, it is less likely due to myopathy or some systemic disease.
He/She may suggest you to continue pain medicines with some muscle relaxants like Gabapentins and Orphenidrine. Supplements of calcium, vitamin D3, B12 and folic acid may also be of some help.
Physiotherapy will also gradually increase the range of movements to almost normal in a matter of weeks hopefully.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Regards.
You need a neurosurgeon review and a physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to Health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it can be either due to spasm in a muscle group or stretch in the nerves supplying the right limb. If you get a through neurological examination done for any signs of muscles spasticity or nerve involvements, it can help to diagnose the issue better.
So far, You have only used the pain medicines and inflammation medicines. A specialist review would be better to diagnose the exact group of muscles or nerves involved. Also since it is unilateral, that is only at right side, it is less likely due to myopathy or some systemic disease.
He/She may suggest you to continue pain medicines with some muscle relaxants like Gabapentins and Orphenidrine. Supplements of calcium, vitamin D3, B12 and folic acid may also be of some help.
Physiotherapy will also gradually increase the range of movements to almost normal in a matter of weeks hopefully.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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