I Have Been Experiencing Cramps In My Right Calf And

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2020

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Question : I have been experiencing cramps in my right calf and thigh for the last month. Had my bloods checked and my thyroid meds had to be increased. Have since had twitching or crawling sensation in leg and worried that it could me ALS

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ALS seems unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query here at "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

In your case, muscle cramps in one leg may be linked with electrolyte imbalance, possible adverse effects of the medications that you are using, especially reinforced by the fact that symptoms started right after increasing the dose.

So, there is no reason to think about ALS.

Furthermore, ALS debuts with a complexity of symptoms, mainly muscle weakness, and other symptoms that progress with time.

Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (11 hours later)

Thank you it was the crawling twitching in my leg that started after the medication the cramp was the reason I went to Gp to check my levels . I can’t see the twitching I just feel it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Levothyroxine use may result in muscle spasms.

Amitryptiline use may result in paresthesias or altered tactile sensations, so, there may be a justification of the symptoms as possible adverse effects.

Hope I helped you.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng