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What Causes Constant Spasms In The Hands And Legs?
IWhy do my hands and legs nconstantly spasm? I am not dehydrated or have low potassium I do go to my doctor often and get blood work. I have diabetes type 2. And high blood pressure. I stopped the lilpator did not help. I can not work due to my hand spams are so bad. The leg spasms come and go
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Hello,
Good to try stopping the lipitor BUT disorders at the ends of the limbs would typically be due to nerve degeneration. This occurs in diabetes. it can be tested for with nerve conduction studies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Good to try stopping the lipitor BUT disorders at the ends of the limbs would typically be due to nerve degeneration. This occurs in diabetes. it can be tested for with nerve conduction studies.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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