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What kind of a doctor deals with muscle spasms?

Posted by ksdm @ksdm, Jul 27 6:31pm

Does anyone know what kind of a doctor deals with muscle spasms? I get one in one spot on my back about every three months. They are unbearably painful and they last for 4-6 weeks during which time I have to sit in my chair with my heating pad and do nothing. I am 82 and this is not how I planned to spend my last days! I cry.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Oct 6 7:15am

Physicians do not deal with muscle spasm per se unless it’s due to a chemical imbalance metabolically. PT would be your best bet for pure muscle spasm or cramps. Be certain what’s causing your spasm so you get the right treatment.

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loriesco | @loriesco | Oct 7 9:31am

A pain management doctor. There are many possibilities as to the reason for your spasms. I have had them for almost 60 years! Some required joint replacement to stop the spasm, Some Required medication like various muscle, relaxers, or pain, reliever, some require physical therapy, and some just require a good old heating pad for a few days!

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Oct 7 1:38pm

My primary care took care of mine for years with Flexeril. I also used, heat & Voltaren Gel.

Just recently, my orthopedic doctor switched me to Robaxin....so far so good. If I can get on top of the muscle spasms in my back, I will not have a migraine.

Bless you and praying for you.

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ksdm | @ksdm | Oct 7 3:50pm
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@loriesco

A pain management doctor. There are many possibilities as to the reason for your spasms. I have had them for almost 60 years! Some required joint replacement to stop the spasm, Some Required medication like various muscle, relaxers, or pain, reliever, some require physical therapy, and some just require a good old heating pad for a few days!

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Thanks! I've done all of those. Pain relievers make my stomach sick, and physical therapy brought a spasm on, but the best relief is the heating pad, valium, and Tylenol 8-hour arthritis. I wish it were only for a few days, I've had this muscle spasm for 3 months now.

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Oct 7 7:04pm
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@ksdm

Thanks! I've done all of those. Pain relievers make my stomach sick, and physical therapy brought a spasm on, but the best relief is the heating pad, valium, and Tylenol 8-hour arthritis. I wish it were only for a few days, I've had this muscle spasm for 3 months now.

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ksdm, Have you tried a tens unit? You can buy them cheap on Amazon....Amazon 2 day sale starts tomorrow. It can help some people greatly with muscle spasms. Praying for you & God Bless you.

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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | Oct 10 2:17am

I have dystonia diagnosed by a neuromuscular neurologist. I was prescribed muscle relaxers and Botox.

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