Suggest Remedies For Severe Abdominal Cramps

Posted on Sat, 21 Oct 2017

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Question : I have had cramps sever cramps in my side on both sides sometimes they almost take my breath away.....my dr gave me magnesium for about three mouths no help so he then added k dur(pot) bout one month Go still nothing. It happens if I reach for something or for no reason at all. I'm getting worried.the pain is worse than ever.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please give details and post actual reports.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Read the history.
Please give some additional information for me to assist you better:
Where exactly are the cramps? In abdomen or lower chest and upper abdomen?
Any pain in the back?
Any investigations done? If yes, please give details.. Post reports.
Any other symptoms related to bowel, urinary system or respiratory problems?
Your detailed history will help me to help you better.

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

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (5 days later)

The cramps are all long my side not in my chest nor in my back .....high up midway and lower sides.I spoke to my cardiologist about them thinking it could have been something to do with my heart.(I had a heart attack in 1997) no problems since then....I spoke with my lung dr. He also said that it didn't involve my lungs. I do have a bad siactia nerve in my lower back. But that happened fifteen years ago.the cramps have been bothering me about a year or maybe two. Please I don't know what type of dr. to see or any idea what is wrong. I will say that my siactia nerve get to a point when I stand more than5or10mins. It gets to a point that I can't straighten up it makes me bend in pain at your waist.help me I really need help. Thank you No test or any dr. Wanted to take me serious.like it was no big deal,but I am having trouble reaching for things. Stretching. And even in my sleep they will wake me up. Thank you again for any help. Ill see what ever dr you suggest.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult a Neurosurgeon to start with.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
All the symptoms you have mentioned indicate towards a Neuro-muscular cause hence I would advise you to see a Neurosurgeon and go for MRI of the whole spine to get an appropriate diagnosis so that a proper management can be done.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (5 hours later)

I didn't mention that I had IBS-D not as bad as it used to be sometimes the cramps along my ribs hurt sometimes whenever I am having a BM. But not always. And I have had irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea for six or seven years....the cramps haven't been there except for the past year ,years and a half. I didn't think of the IBS til just now. I will see the dr that was suggested and have that MRI also.thanks for your help. Jolinda Cloward

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stress and anxiety are also important factors...

Detailed Answer:
Presence of IBS indicate that there is a role of stress and/or anxiety, which in turn can accentuate the pains problems.
It would be better to look after stress and anxiety and a control over these can give you additional benefits.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (28 hours later)

Thank you for All of you help and support. I have found a local Dr. Aaa you suggested and will call him on Monday.Thanks again xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar