spasms

[horseandwolf]

I have been having very severe spasm and pain in both of my legs the past two nights, the worst I have experienced to date. I am on muscle relaxants and tramadol for pain and carbidopa/levodopa for Pakinson like symptoms, none of which helped 2 nights ago and I ended up falling hitting my back and the back of my head. Last night I had severe spasms and went to ER. I was given a shot of Dilaudid, 2 tablets of Robaxin and a Zofran tablet and sent home. I canceled my physical therapy for today. The calves of my legs are sore today. Does anyone have these problems and are they related to my diagnosis of PSP?

[Corpen]

The spasms that you are experiencing are most definitely part of the PSP range of symptoms.My poor wife,who is in later stage of this cruel disease, has had spasms in her legs which are getting worse and worse.

I cared for her at home for over two years but she has been in a respite hospital since October where she has wonderful care.

Various levadopa drugs have been tried with varying success. She is currently on cinamet.

We find that she is more comfortable when sitting in an orthopaedic chair during the day,but at night when she is in bed the pain can be unbearable.

The nurses are at their wits end in looking after her night and day. I and my family visit every day but it's getting worse and worse.

How long must she suffer this cruel disease.

[daddyt]

Your leg spasms are definitely part of the PSP package. It doesn't limit spasms to the legs either. When they occur, try deep breathing when you experience them. We have a tendency to tighten our body when we experience pain. That only exacerbates the pain. You can ask your doctor about a muscle relaxant. Most will suggest Baclofen.

Tim

[ladydog255]

Hy husband had spasms (always in bed, thankfully) that we thought he was having seizures. They did stop, and there haven't been any in a couple of years..