muscle spasms are daily, roughly 20 times or more and usually involve contorting legs, feet, arms, face and hands. My neck twists so bad it feels like it could break. I guess my whole body is affected, they last about 10-30 seconds and sometimes bring me to the ground, I literally have to spasm on the ground sometimes or I'll fall, it's happened :( immediately afterwards I can move better, more normal; until it happens again. first remeber having them is around twelve years old. I don't have insurance and spent a lot of money just going to two doctors. i am unemployed and can't afford to waste more money, the first dr. didn't even know anything about spasms.
it's terrifying having to think about going back into the work force, it's been two years and my condition feels like it's getting worse. i was fired when i spilled a thousand dollar bucket of freshly mixed paint (i worked for a custom autobody shop), it was caused by a severe spasm but i pleaded clumsiness and they went for it. im only able to pay rent and power now with state unemp.ins. im 25 and have no other health issues, the doctors said I was fine, seem completely healthy, until i showed them video of my condition, one saw first hand. i appear healthly, until i spasm. then it looks like i'm insane, on drugs or dying (just a couple of comments i've heard about me). truley sorry for the long explanation. Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly. Thank you. Dan K.
Which medication is best for treating severe muscle spasms?
- Posted:
- 11 Jan 2011 by dank-inKS
- Topics:
- lioresal, muscle spasm, spasms, muscle
Responses (5)
Anonymous 11 Jan 2011
Hi Dan,
It sounds as if you need to see a Neurologist about this serious condition.
I understand that you've no insurance, but this needs attention asap.
Can you go to hospital with your video of your spasm?
This sounds hoffifying indeed, please do not go one more day being untreated!!!
Best wishes, and let us know how you are doing, we care,
sweetlemon
christine...11 Jan 2011
Hi Dan. When these spasms happen, are you aware of them? It sounds more like seizures. But you do need to see a doctor soon. Find one willing to take you on a sliding scale, letting you make small monthly payments. If nothing else, as SL mentioned, go to the er with the tape and ask for the attending physician to review the tape. Do NOT settle for an Intern or Resident doctor. Demand the Attending. He/she's the one in charge and can make the big decisions. When you register, tell them you passed out for no reason but you also suffer from severe spasms. Whatever doc sees you, request that the attending doc review the tape. As far as meds for spasms (if that's what they are) there's soma's, zanaflex, flexeril, ect. But you need a diagnosis first thing.
Best wishes and please go to er or find doc willing to take payments.
chris
caringsonbj12 Jan 2011
I want to be as honest as possible I have been without insurance and am not able to work, yes there are medications that work for muscle spasms such as Flexeril, Soma, Soma compound, and an older drug called Robaxin these medications are not cheap (probably the Robaxin is least costly) but it may not work the best for you, the most important thing is that you see someone yes a neurologist would probably be who a GP would refer you to, a good doctor I hope would point you in the right direction I am not a doctor I am a friend that is concerned I can throw out the names of medications but the thing of it is there is always the question will it work? the institution where you had these films taken should be able to furnish you with a copy so that they don't have to repeat them, Please be safe (whatever you do) Robaxin worked for me but then Flexeril causes twitching and that was a side effect that I could not tolerate, I believe the Soma is related to aspirin or has it in it so my doctor wanted to stay away from it but best wishes and take care
13 Dec 2011
dan;
I understand about not having insurance & my first idea is for you to file for Medicaid since you are not working. You will have to go to the Social Security website & then go to the Medicaid tab. It will then ask for your state you live in & will connect you to that division. Like I live in Missouri & medicaid is called MO Healthnet. I think the guidelines are if you make less than $2000 mth you can apply. This will help with your Dr. & med expenses.
You did not say what type of Dr. you went to or what test were run at that time. I have Really bad muscle spasms too mine is from several medical conditions i have. The reason that the spasms are so hard to diagnose is because there are literally a TON of different reason to get these.
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Hey chris,
I also thought of seizures immediately. This is, as you said quite important to get checked out.
SL
Either that or some of the worst spasms I've ever heard of. Sounds awful!! And painful. Needs to get checked asap. Even at the er if he has no insurance. As long as he pays a minimum each month, his credit will be fine. But he needs to go soon...
Hello Dan. I know a few people who have had Muscle Spasms & I also know people who have Siezures. Yes, you should go to E.R & get Diagnosis becaus ei have seen first hand how painful & scarey they can be. try to get some Soma or Flexeril or Flexeral. They do help most people, if it does not then it may be Siezures. Can you tell if the feeling is in your muscles ? Do they feel like they are Spasing or Siezing? Can you tell? I would definitaly go to E.R, there was a time I had no Insurance before I got on S.S.I (& I am only 31) & E.R still has to see you, Plus, For your Info, un-Paid Hospital bills does not effect your Credit. = For Real, that is a Fact... Hope your feel better & get it under control.
In response to the unpaid medical bills not affecting your credit... I have several unpaid hospital bills that indeed are on my credit report. I had to file for bankruptcy due to the near $25,000 of unpaid hosp bills on my credit, among other things such as credit card bills and unpaid rent because I lost my job and had to terminate my lease due to health problems. I had creditors calling me non stop about hosp bills. I dont know if when applying for credit or loans or whatever they ignore the unpaid medical bills portion on your credit, and just look for other things like credit card, lease, bankruptcy... in my case. So I dont know if it "affects" your credit, but it does appear on there.