What Causes Persistent Muscle Cramps In Chest, Neck And Shoulders?

Posted on Fri, 24 Jun 2016

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Question : 3 years unable to determine cause of extreme muscle cramps running across chest, neck shoulders. Had heat exhaustion 3 years ago. Any change in temperatures - hot to cold or vice versa can trigger them. Coughing will kind of help. Being treated chemo for B Cell lymphoma 1 1/2 years - last tx decadron added & stopped spasms for 4 weeks. been to primary, internal med. gastro dr neurologist... need a "DR. House" to think out of the box for an answer

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You need to take salt for cramp

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Cramps in body are suggestive of lack of salt and calcium in body. I have following suggestions for you.
1.Take a glass of water with a tea spoon full of salt. Your cramps will immediately be relieved.
2.Take 1000 mg calcium daily and 60000 vitamin D 3 daily for six weeks for bone and muscle strength.
3. Avoid rice in diet. Also make sure that you do not go in cold weather.

I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks

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