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Severe Leg Jerk Riling Up Degenerative Disc In Lower Back. Diagnosed With RA And Morphea Profunda. On Methotrixate. Thoughts?
I have been diagnosed with RA and also with Morphea Profunda. I take methotrixate for RA which is suppose to help the other disease. Mayo doctors have classified me as a rare and interesting case. I experienced twice a severe leg jerk last night that riled up my degenetrative discs in my lower back. What are the leg jerks from?
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Hi,
Morphea and RA are autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Both can respond to methotraxate.
You continue MTX.
Leg jerks are not due to MTX.
It is a muscle cramp.
It may be due to calcium deficiency.
Or it may be simple fatigue.
Have blood test for Ca level in blood.
If it is low, take calcium tab.
Vitamin E might help in muscle cramp.
You may consult rheumatologist or orthopaedic.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Morphea and RA are autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
Both can respond to methotraxate.
You continue MTX.
Leg jerks are not due to MTX.
It is a muscle cramp.
It may be due to calcium deficiency.
Or it may be simple fatigue.
Have blood test for Ca level in blood.
If it is low, take calcium tab.
Vitamin E might help in muscle cramp.
You may consult rheumatologist or orthopaedic.
I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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