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What Causes Swelling Of Muscles?
I have had both arm muscles removed, a he a r t attack, seizures xxx urea by s t recently, and a Mir showing lesions an d an overwhelming amount of spots. No doctor s know what s wrong with me? I m tired and severely depressed over the shooting death of my only son..... I have my daughter still, but my swelling a d killing my muscles is overwhelming any ideas? I am a 48 year old woman.
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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You may need PET scan for diagnosing lesion.
Muscle pains and spasms can be improved with physiotherapy involving stretching and strengthening exercises.
If the pains/spasms are very severe enough to limit the activities of daily living, then muscle relaxants like Baclofen or Tizanidine may be of help.
If the pain is of neuropathic origin (sharp and stabbing pain), either Pregabalin or Gabapentin or Amitriptyline usage will resolve the symptoms.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
You may need PET scan for diagnosing lesion.
Muscle pains and spasms can be improved with physiotherapy involving stretching and strengthening exercises.
If the pains/spasms are very severe enough to limit the activities of daily living, then muscle relaxants like Baclofen or Tizanidine may be of help.
If the pain is of neuropathic origin (sharp and stabbing pain), either Pregabalin or Gabapentin or Amitriptyline usage will resolve the symptoms.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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