Unrelenting neck/shoulder spasms

Posted by annee55 @annee55, Apr 12 7:32am

I was diagnosed with PMR about one month ago. On 22.5 mg of prednisone. Had almost total relief from pain overnight. Started playing golf again. The other day went into a neck shoulder spasm that would not stop. Lasted for almost 2 1/2 hours. It was excruciating. Found some old Lorazepam 1mg and also Acetaminophen Ex. Strength.
Perhaps overdoing it caused this? Even tingling in fingers.

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annee55 | @annee55 | Apr 14 8:03am

In reply to @celia16 "Can anyone describe the muscle spasms they experience?" + (show)

I could feel it start across my shoulders/ lower neck. It developed into excruciating pain wave like but not leaving for a couple of hours. I used heat and took 1 mg of Ativan and ES Tylenol.
It has not returned but I do believe it was because I lifted a too heavy load of groceries.

stevieb | @stevieb | Apr 20 6:50pm

In reply to @celia16 "Can anyone describe the muscle spasms they experience?" + (show)

I have found some success with a specific strain of kratom called "Super Green Maylay" that can be obtained from Mitragaia. com.
I've also had success with a Chinese herbs tonic, that requires at least in person visit to the Practioner in Washington DC.
And my wife an Acupuncturist provides help, that only works in advance of aches or pains I anticipate coming on from physical or mental stress. ( It's marginally effective after aches begin).