Suggest Treatment For Severe Cramps In The Torso Region

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017

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Question : I am 61 female, diabetic, obese. I am experiencing both side, right and left, in torso, cramps. severe. I can breathe, with pain from bra line to hips. oh.cramps at kidney, and down center of back of legs from hip to knees.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to musculoskeletal cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, you need a muscle relaxant tablet.
I prescribe Tablet containing Thiocolchicoside 4mg twice daily after food to my patients with similar complaints.If it is not available, routine pain killer tablet can be tried.
Keep Diabetes under control.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 minutes later)

Would too little insulin cause the muscle spasms, too little exercise?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Uncontrolled diabetes can.cause muscle spasms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Insulin dose should be adjusted as per Blood sugar levels..If low dose of Insulin is not controlling Blood sugar,it may cause muscle spams.
You should do at least stretch exercises.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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