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What Causes Muscle Spasms And Stiffness In The Upper Shoulders?

in 2007 my b12 dropped to 64 causing muscle spasms and numbness lack of movement to lower extremedies. suddenly in the last few months I have noticed severe painful spasms and stiffness in upper shoulders and neck with pain down to elbow in the right arm. they are lasting about 5 mins then improve slightly leaving pain behind. could this be a worsening of a medical condition or disease.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Muscle spasm that causes you discomfort can be from stress/strain, bad posture while sitting or injury. Do stretch exercises regularly, maintain electrolyte balance of your body. For relieve take anti-inflammatory medication, Ibuprofen or some muscle relaxant. You can use spray like Volini. Visit ER & get X-ray done to rule out any chances of cervical spondylitis. Maintain correct posture while sitting, walking or sleeping. Make sure the mattress on which you sleep is comfortable. Take calcium tabs & multivitamins as dietary supplements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nupur K.
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What Causes Muscle Spasms And Stiffness In The Upper Shoulders?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Muscle spasm that causes you discomfort can be from stress/strain, bad posture while sitting or injury. Do stretch exercises regularly, maintain electrolyte balance of your body. For relieve take anti-inflammatory medication, Ibuprofen or some muscle relaxant. You can use spray like Volini. Visit ER & get X-ray done to rule out any chances of cervical spondylitis. Maintain correct posture while sitting, walking or sleeping. Make sure the mattress on which you sleep is comfortable. Take calcium tabs & multivitamins as dietary supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.