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Mid-back muscle spasms: Unending

Posted by ksdm @ksdm, Mar 12 3:48pm

Does anyone else have thorasic muscle spasms in their back? I have been getting them about 4 times a year for 20 years. They usually last about 6 weeks and go away at night so I can sleep. I have tried all medicines that might be appropriate and nothing stops the spasms during the day. Sitting, lying, standing doesn't matter. The drugs make me feel sick and can't eat and I can't afford to lose weight. Wrecking my life!!

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bannisterkl | @bannisterkl | Nov 9 4:01pm

I too had terrible spasms that would seize up.
The Doc gave me tizanadine + celebrax.

Gone in 12 hours- stayed gone.

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ksdm | @ksdm | Nov 9 5:23pm
In reply to @bannisterkl "I too had terrible spasms that would seize up. The Doc gave me tizanadine + celebrax...." + (show)
@bannisterkl

I too had terrible spasms that would seize up.
The Doc gave me tizanadine + celebrax.

Gone in 12 hours- stayed gone.

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I wish I were so fortunate! I've tried both drugs and neither one stopped my spasm.

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ksdm | @ksdm | 4 hours ago
In reply to @sequoia "@ksdm, I totally understand about ‘this is one muscle and it’s a killer’. Mine is when..." + (show)
@sequoia

@ksdm, I totally understand about ‘this is one muscle and it’s a killer’. Mine is when I ‘wash windows, that reaching out forward and circular motion or sitting at my dining room table and writing a letter/card, the lifting my elbow up shoulder. Like you I’ve had all the x-rays and MRIs. As far as acupuncture goes, I’ve been a couple of years working with the Dr. it is not a go once or twice etc and then you are fixed. I’m thinking it is my weak spot and I have to deal with this. I’m praying that the nerves that were cut will repair ‘eventually’. Acupuncture has been a huge improvement. When I had an episode (that’s what I call the major pain & some spasms) - I would be laid up literally for 5-7 days. Now is it 2-3 and mostly pain not so much spasms.
If I may ask , what started your spasms? Does exercise help at all to loosen muscle? I’m just shy of 72, but like you, in good health other than this muscle/thoracic/Serratus anterior muscle issue. Blessings to you. Keep in touch and I’ll pop back in to check on ya. ❤️
P. S. That chiropractor sounds scary. I would have left too. Stay strong

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I tried acupuncture. The first time (in a long time!) I was free of my back spasm for 4 days! It was heaven. I went the next week and walked away hurting more than ever. I went back a third time and was in way too much pain afterward. No more acupuncture for me! i think I will go back to the pain clinic. I have been sitting in a chair with a heating pad, taking Valium and Tylenol for four months and I can't take this any longer! I don't know what started my spasms, maybe pulling too tough weeds in my garden (which I have removed). Whatever it is, I can't find a solution, and I am desperate!! It is one muscle I can cover with my thumb, so it's not widespread.

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