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What Causes Muscle Cramps Below The Rib Cage?
I have been a lot of muscle cramps on the upper and lower left side and also on thr right side starting right below the rib cage and they sometimes go into my side and a little way into my right back I also have bad muscle cramps in my left shoulder going up into my jaw and into my ear I take muscle relaxers but the cramps are getting more frequent and hurting more if it makes a difference I am having a plenty of Charlie horses I also have a lot of extra gas and after I eat my stomach swells until I am in misery have any suggestions?
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to myalgia.
I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen.
I also recommend using Voltaren gel for local application.
Heat compresses can also be very helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to myalgia.
I recommend using muscle relaxants such as Baclofen.
I also recommend using Voltaren gel for local application.
Heat compresses can also be very helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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