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Anemic, severe muscle spasms. What to do?
I was recently hospitalized for anemia . Hg was 4.5 and iron barely registered. I am feeling a great deal better after the transfusions and iron infusion. I am wondering if the low hemoglobin could also be the cause of the severe muscle spasms I have had in my shoulder/ neck for the past 8 months. MRI revealed nothing to cause the spasms. But, they have been so severe, that I have been unable to fully function since they started.
Asked On : Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Apr 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM.
ANameia can cause such symptoms but also pottasium and calcium levels too. You should find the cause of anaemia first. It can be sign of significant internal bleeding usually from bowel or uterus. Muscle spasms are most commonly benign and sometimes the exact cause cant be found. Despite electrolyite imbalance some neurological disorders can cause it as well but it cant be found by MRI, you should do EMG to evaluate this. WIsh you good health.
ANameia can cause such symptoms but also pottasium and calcium levels too. You should find the cause of anaemia first. It can be sign of significant internal bleeding usually from bowel or uterus. Muscle spasms are most commonly benign and sometimes the exact cause cant be found. Despite electrolyite imbalance some neurological disorders can cause it as well but it cant be found by MRI, you should do EMG to evaluate this. WIsh you good health.
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