severe inner thigh muscle spasms
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These severe inner thigh muscle spasms are so excruciating I can hardly stand
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dipper2001 TLJ53
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linda33339 TLJ53
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I would rather go through labor than these inner thigh cramps. They happen after I have been very active - such as shampooing carpets and climbing a ladder to clean more thoroughly. I also take HCTZ and believe that the diuretic can also be a factor. When I get one of those thigh cramps (or any part of my legs), I take the HCTZ every other day for several days instead of daily. Our PCP (in Pennsylvania) gave us script for quinine and we ordered it from Canada. My husband is also on diuretics and he gets the leg/foot cramps, too. Quinine is no longer available in the US. PCP suggested tonic water, but there's no way I can drink enough of that stuff to make a difference. The pain is 25 on the 1-10 scale! There is no emoticon to describe this. This inner thigh cramp is far worse than a foot or the calf. The quinine may or may not help. I'm not sure because this happens only every few weeks. (And there's a clue to how often I CLEAN-clean.
) The soreness lingers for 2-4 days, though. This would say to me that there is definitely some damage occurring to the muscle while the pain is going on. I also sleep curled up on my side (back fractures, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis), but, again, the Terrible Awful Thigh Cramps are infrequent. I believe it's a combination of things coming together that make them occur - greater than usual physical activity, diuretics, not drinking enough water, sleep position and even stretching when you wake up. Don't believe there's any one single cause.
neha97709 linda33339
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Very well said, Linda. I agree with your assessment of the many factors that may cause these indescribable inner thigh and leg cramps. ( I too can relate to your comparison of inner thigh cramps to child labour!) After my latest inner thigh cramp one week ago, I realised that mine occurred most frequently when I lay on my right side and always when I'm raising my knees to turn over and change position. I've felt twinges in my inner right thigh this week while lying on my back, but no full blown cramp yet. It's helpful to read what others post...thanks!
Annabanana6014 linda33339
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2muchpain Annabanana6014
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Hello Annabanana,I have not yet tried this but I'm about to gather up some mustard packets to keep by my side. I will return with my statement should I use this method, tfs.
WT2319 TLJ53
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I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person experiencing these painful episodes. For me they started this past summer, I noticed whenever I would bend over to get something out of the fridge or a low cabinet, I would feel this slight discomfort in the thigh and groin area, it would sooner then escalate into the full blown inner thigh muscle spams, one time I had to stay still for 20 minutes and couldn't move. I visited my doctor and told her about the issue and she ordered some blood work and it returned that my Uric acid levels were higher than normal, she prescribed Allupurinol and that seemed to have helped the issue for a bit until it returned.
I'm starting to think that staying hydrated is the key to alleviating this affliction and I'll incorporate the Magnesium and or Calcium pills, I might even try that 'magic wand' remedy with the salt, sugar and room temperature water. I do not have any problems during my rest so I dont think the issue is with me sleeping in the fetal or with my legs stretched out, I could go a period of weeks without an episode and then I'll get up from a chair our get out of a car and start to notice the discomfort and then I know that I'm a rude awakening. Some leg stretching and rotating the leg seems to work at lessening the pain, but I know the awful pain you guys are experiencing and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
neha97709 WT2319
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WT2319, thank you for sharing. So far my unbearable spasms occur only at night. I've been sleeping on my back since my last post here and no spasms yet. During the day the cramps are restricted to my rib cage ... i.e. when I bend over to trim my toenails I will get a hitch over to my side under my ribs. It hurts, but nothing like the inner thigh and leg spasms of the night! I can sincerely say that I'm sorry for your pain and may you find relief.
dipper2001 WT2319
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I have read all the anecdotal suggestions for easing or stopping the spasms. I drink water and tea like a fish. I drink orange juice with the pulp, I take calcium/D-3 vitamins twice a day as per the doctor, Magnesium every day, I eat a well balanced diet. All my bloodwork -except triglycerides and cholesterol- at almost dead center in the middle of the range for every blood "ingredient" . I have no actual diseases other than hypertension. The cholesterol and triglycerides are only slightly elevated. There seems to be nothing so far out of the ordinary that it might be the cause. Even the medical community only has theories of what triggers this and Restless Leg Syndrome. Due to a very bad back, I live on mor4pphine and dilaudid as well as Naproxen every day. Even THOSE do nothing to help prevent or at least diminish the pain.
I have mentioned this earlier and I really hope y'all will at least try the only relief I have found and it DOES work. It is basically fighting fire with fire.
This requires 2-3 large sized Ace elastic bandages. 6" wide rolls are the best. When you are hit with a spasm, you or a friend, relative- anyone- should take a new and still tightly rolled ace bandage and hold it length-wise on the leg right over the muscle that is spasming. Have the person take a second Ace bandage and wrap it TIGHTLY around your leg forcing the rolled bandage into the muscle. The bandage as to be very tight ( short of cutting off circulation.). It will be uncomfortable at first but you will feel it releasing the spasm. Leave in on for a least twenty minutes and walk around. You will feel the spasm releasing.
I have been using this method ever since the first episode back in 2005. While in the hospital for unrelated conditions, I have had two episodes. Trying to avoid screaming /crying, I called the nurse and three responded and wrapped my leg as I explained. They had dealt with this before with other patients but relied and massage and if possible, injectable muscle relaxers. There surprised at how well and quickly this worked.
Please folks, buy the 6" ace bandages ( at least 2) and try this the next time.
You have nothing to lose -except the pain.
Annabanana6014 WT2319
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2muchpain Annabanana6014
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I'm new here, but had anyone tried or suggested ACV since that may be in yellow mustard?
2muchpain dipper2001
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You say nothing to lose, hmm but this method requires another person's help which most don't have at time of these "attacks ". They rarely occur at opportune times,right?
trina1956 2muchpain
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I've read that it's believed to be the vinegar in the mustard and pickle juice that helps. I tried acv and it actually got worse. Maybe I overdosed with it but for me the mustard or dill pickle juice didn't help either.
shelta05674 neha97709
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rhoni TLJ53
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I've been getting the same thing! It's excruciating pain that doesn't stop for at least 5 to 10 mins. Drs don't know what it is . Amazes me they don't know
WT2319 rhoni
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rhoni WT2319
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oxycodone and fentynl pain patches because I have fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease, peripheral artery disease and arthritis ...so I'm a mess! I'm pretty