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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps In The Shoulder And Legs?

Hi I ve had muscle cramping for at least 20 + years seen many Drs no answers , Nothing makes them better I tried calcium with D3 it seemed to help for a stort time , potassium did nothing , the more I drink the more I urinate the more I cramp , tried magnesium nothing , Im now getting them in my shoulder blades , most of the time there in my legs, feet, ankles , stomach ,if my face gets any sweat I cramp , if I get in water like a pool or lake I cramp .
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Hello,

There can be underlying an unidentified source of muscle cramps in which condition many of the investigations turn out to be non-conclusive and many of the therapies fail to respond. Fibromyalgia is one of such condition to be considered strongly in this regard.

A status of nerve conduction study with electromyography is very very essential in this type of cases; kindly revert back in follow up for the same whether done or not.

However, a detailed history, physical examination and study of all investigations is must before concluding the session.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps In The Shoulder And Legs?

Hello, There can be underlying an unidentified source of muscle cramps in which condition many of the investigations turn out to be non-conclusive and many of the therapies fail to respond. Fibromyalgia is one of such condition to be considered strongly in this regard. A status of nerve conduction study with electromyography is very very essential in this type of cases; kindly revert back in follow up for the same whether done or not. However, a detailed history, physical examination and study of all investigations is must before concluding the session. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon