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What Causes Severe Pain And Muscle Cramp In Sartorious?
Question: I.m a type1 diabetic ... Aged 50 ... I cannot sit cross legged at all as any attempt to do this causes,I think,my sartorious muscle to cramp. It is so painful ... tear causing. I get this after a long bike ride (30 miles) or after hiking uphill for 2hrs or more. It happens v dramatically ... and I can't stop it once the twinge comes on. Any ideas of what to do. I.be tried to stretch my rectus femoris ...as I wondered if this could cramp too.My sartorius is the key pain ..in my groin down to the inside of my need.zThanks for any reply.
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Brief Answer:
Sounds like spine problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue.
It sounds like there is a spine issue that is compressing the nerve that supplies the leg.
The compresses nerve is resulting in pain in muscles.
I would suggest testing an MRI OF SPINE as soon as possible.
You may need to meet a neurologist.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Sounds like spine problem
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible nerve issue.
It sounds like there is a spine issue that is compressing the nerve that supplies the leg.
The compresses nerve is resulting in pain in muscles.
I would suggest testing an MRI OF SPINE as soon as possible.
You may need to meet a neurologist.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I forget to mention that i can get the cramp regularly in both groins/inner hip area and inner thigh simultaneosly.
Also, I had a back spasm two years ago where I collapsed to the floor and couldnt get up off the floor due to the pain for a good hour. However, my cramp predates this by many years.
Finally, about 3 years ago, I was getting cramp in my fingers, toes, shoulder blade, obliques, stomach muscles ... the cramp would flareup as if by magic eg putting a shirt on, tieing my shoelaces ...it wasnt just limited to my groin. The doc at the time tested me and she said i had an enzyme(?) in my blood that raised. She asked me if i did body building(no!!!) as it was a sign of muscle breakdown. I think it was a cpk test ... which was high. I was checked for rhabdomolysis but nothing was recommended.
Sorry to add all this extra info ... i just wondered if it was relevant given you hinted at maybe a disc problem alone.
Also, I had a back spasm two years ago where I collapsed to the floor and couldnt get up off the floor due to the pain for a good hour. However, my cramp predates this by many years.
Finally, about 3 years ago, I was getting cramp in my fingers, toes, shoulder blade, obliques, stomach muscles ... the cramp would flareup as if by magic eg putting a shirt on, tieing my shoelaces ...it wasnt just limited to my groin. The doc at the time tested me and she said i had an enzyme(?) in my blood that raised. She asked me if i did body building(no!!!) as it was a sign of muscle breakdown. I think it was a cpk test ... which was high. I was checked for rhabdomolysis but nothing was recommended.
Sorry to add all this extra info ... i just wondered if it was relevant given you hinted at maybe a disc problem alone.
Brief Answer:
significant information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would still consider that as the first cause- the dic disease.
However, I would suggest repeating a CPK.
This may indicate an ongoing muscle problem.
If the MRI is normal and CPK remains raised, a muscle biopsy may be needed.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
significant information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I would still consider that as the first cause- the dic disease.
However, I would suggest repeating a CPK.
This may indicate an ongoing muscle problem.
If the MRI is normal and CPK remains raised, a muscle biopsy may be needed.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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