Nerve damage causing muscle to spasm and cramp. the pain is unbearable!

I had the same thing which was caused by a herniated disc in 2013. I ended up having to have surgery and afterwards I had terrible cramping which felt like Charlie horses that traveled down both legs. It would start from right under my bottom and go all the way down to my feet. I tried magnesium but that didn't seem to help. I just started taking Plexus products on June 9th 2018 and I have only had one time of having the cramping which wasn't near as bad as it used to be. I used to wake up with horrible cramping very night. I also had constant nerve spasms, that started in Feburary of 2013, in my right lower leg that never stopped. I just realized today that it has pretty much completely stopped. If you are interested in learning about Plexus please feel free to contact me. I am still new to it all myself but I have a wonderful upline lady that would be glad to help. Thank you, Robyn

I do not hold extensive knowledge in medications that help with this but I do know of one of them that helps majorly for me... its called zanaflex. You might want to ask your doctor about this medication.

Yes, I get the same thing. No drug has ever worked other that getting plastered on alcohol.
Spinal damage is the cause. I have just been prescribed nortriptyline, and whatdoyaknow, it works. The medication is an antidepressant, but apparently it is now used for referred pain from the spine. Good luck. It's the first thing for me that's worked in over 20 yrs. I get your symptoms about every 4 months and it always lasted for 10 days. Now it seems it's here to stay.

I have severe spasms that radiate from my legs up to the stomach and cause an extensive tightness around my abdomen. Was recently diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). I am unable to walk because of my ailment. I am on many of the tablets mentioned earlier. I think i am going to add back vitamin C as well as magnesium on high dose vitamin D already. The pain is so serious.

I mainly have these terrible spasms in my thighs but also have experienced them in my sides and abdomen. For years I took 400 mg. of magnesium and that seemed to stop the cramps. Recently they have started again even though I am taking the 400 mg. magnesium. I get in a hot shower or use the heating pad to stop them once they start. Walking does not seem to help

I am going to try all of the suggestions on this site, calcium, zinc, more water. I have spoken to my doctor about this and they do not seem to have an answer as to what is causing this. I think it is something hereditary as my Grandmother had the same thing. I have recently been diagnosed with borderline diabetes but had these cramps long before that diagnosis. I get them with exercise or can get them while sitting and doing nothing.

I drink organic black cherry tart juice. I also visit my Chiropractor every 3- weeks , he also specializes in neurology.

I have spasms or cramps in most parts of my body and a pain which is like after cramp pain in my neck, shoulders, arms, back and chest. These can occur at any time when at rest or when active, they can be mile and ease after a short time they can also grow into severe cramping at the worst times they have radiated into my face, chest and back.

These severe attacks have taken place eleven times and on instructions of the hospital A & E dept on the eleven times we called 999 and I was taken in.

The last time the spasm started in my left arm spread across my chest and into my right arm, it was treated initially as a possible heart attack or angina but both seem to be now discounted and it appears to be muscular or trapped nerve problems, although no one seems sure.

I have been referred to a Neurologist and am awaiting the appointment.
I have confirmed Spondylosis and this is suggested as a cause.

Hoping for a result, soon!

My muscles cramp like that..all over my body it will just drawl me up and the Doctor said it was because I didn't have enough popotassium in my body... and I have hypothyroidism..have you had either of those things checked?

I have bad cramps all over my body with no doctor can tell me why what I found helped me was a supplant that Family Dollar sells have not found it elsewhere it is Family Wellness calcium magnesium & zink. I was ready to just give up when somebody told me of it

I have a recommendation! I have been using Epsom Salts and Arm n Hammer. Two cups salts and one cup soda. I have been taking a bath in this every night and it seems to take the edge off. I also take natural calm magnesium supplement. Don't give Up!

I have no idea if this would be appropriate for your pain, but I was told if my leg pain got worse with cramping after my stroke, that I should ask for Botox injections. You might ask about it.

Hello. Wondering how you are doing and if you have received any help from the suggestions here. Is your doctor being responsive?

Also, no matter how crummy the day is get some type of exercise. Moving muscles is important and distributes the toxins that build up in muscles under stress, like cramping and spasms. The toxins move from the muscles as much through blood as the lymph system. If they stay present you will hurt. Keep up your exercises. I am pretty bad at it. Hope you are much better. Karen

I have a lot of problems with cramping in my legs, feet and toes especially during the night. These are extremely painful but have found something called Leg Cramps (Brand - Hyland's), over the counter pills. You can get it at Walmart for $3.97, usually in the vitamin area. Usually have to take 4 or so all at once but they do help. (Have also found it at other stores). It is great in that it does usually relieve the cramping within 5 minutes. Have no idea what causes the cramping/spasms but they are horrible!! They seem to come in cycles in that they are not present constantly and I can go months without them but once they start back up again they can go on for days and/or weeks. Have a lot of nerve damage in my back.

Hello, i Have nerve damage all over my body to. I get cramps and sore muscles to. I go to pain management every 1-3 months to see my pain specialist. You might try to see if you are eligible for pain management. I take a drug called "Baclofen" for muscle spasms and spasticity. I take 10mg. 4 times a day. I started a t a lower dose but gradually went up to this dosage. Since i've started taking this much, I no longer feel any cramps!!! As far as my nerve damage goes, i started taking a drug called "Neurontin". It does have a generic for it called "Gabapentin". I have been taking it for 3 years now and it's done good for me but recently, my doctor put me on a drug called "Lyrica". Thanks, Jack.

Welcome mr.ie to the site, & don't worry about your spelling or grammer on here! We all make a mistake or two. We have often commented we wish there was a spell check on here to help some of us out! What is your diagnosis? Do you have back problems or is it just severe muscle cramps? I get them too from several different diseases, & I use the generic of flexeril. It works well for me, as it's pretty hard to walk out a cramp in the neck! Anyway, you have gotten lots of great responses. The vitamin D, & calcium are very important, & I also take vitamin C at 1,000 mg a day. If I forget to take it, I can count on waking up with calf muscle cramps in the middle of the night. Just another idea, & hope these answers help you out... Mary