What Causes Chills Along With Muscle Spasms In Arms And Legs?

Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2015

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Question : for the past two days I've had chills/muscle spasms in my arms and legs, along with some numbness on my left hand fingertips... I have low blood pressure and yesterday it was 95/55 with a slight fever 101 degrees. any ideas here as to the cause? I've had these symptons more than once in the past 2 years,

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You probably have an infection in he blood!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported and all the inconveniences this has caused you. From all the information you have provided, I think you have an infection. The antibiotics and a temperature of 101 and low blood pressure are supportive of this. If you still get to develop a low blood pressure, this should be reported to your treating physician as it could be a sign of severe infection. I will also encourage you to drink much fluids.

These are powerful medications and expected to treat a majority of any possible infections. I will like you to follow through and only seek further medical attention if you do not feel much relieved from these medications after 3 days.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 hours later)

Many thanks for your prompt, detailed response Dr. Ditah. On your advice I arranged for a blood test. I should have the results early next week, Meanwhile the two antibiotics prescribed ... based on the side effects.. are pretty powerful..giving me gas and a lazy/weak feeling. I shall heed your advice.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (33 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the follow up information.

I understand your worries about the antibiotics. However, I encourage you to stick to them. keep me posted with progress and let me know if there is anything much that I can do to help whenever need be.

I wish you well and let's stay in touch.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (30 hours later)

Got your response and didn't see it until now. Meanwhile, since I'm an avid user of internet sites, I try to take precautions to ensure such sites are valid, honest and not a risk to my related online security. So, I ask you to please advise where you are based...i.e. what state? And where did you attend med school? thanks again...

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, see my profile!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your follow up inquiry. I will kindly request that you visit my profile page for the information you have requested. It is exhaustive and comprehensive.

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Thanks and wish you well.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (44 hours later)

thanks for your reply Dr. Ditah... I just returned from an overnight in the hospital where I received an excelerated intravenous of the meds described to you initially along with sodium chloride to up my sodium level. I'm home now but feel a bit weak.. probably because the hospital uped my Levoxacin level from 500mg/day to 750mg and said I should contine with the other antibody regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks Michael!

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Thank you so much for these updates. Keep me posted on ho well you are responding to this treatment.

I wish you well.

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