What Causes Unbearable Muscle Spasms In Legs And Lower Back?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

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Question : I can't control spasms in my stump r leg and radiates to my lower back. I have tried ever9ything short of suicide, I am at my wits end

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Spasm are due to lack of salt in body

Detailed Answer:
Hello , I have studied your case. Spasm in body can be due to lack of salt and calcium. I have following suggestions for you.
1. Take plenty of salts. Whenever you have cramps drink one glass of water with a tea spoon full of salt.
2. Take 1000 mg calcium daily. It will improve your muscle strength.
3.take 60000 unit vitamin D 3 per week for six weeks. 4.Metformin can cause cramps and spasm. So ask your doctor to replace it.
4. take ultrcet tab for relaxation
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other follow up questions.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj