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California, CA

Ive been getting like charlie horses in my back. I get them in my legs but lately ive been getting them in my back. When i try to strtch it out it goes to the other side. Anyone else exsperience this.

September 13, 2018
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Members shared experiences with severe muscle cramps in the back, legs, and other areas, with many describing how stretching or moving can... Read more

Members shared experiences with severe muscle cramps in the back, legs, and other areas, with many describing how stretching or moving can sometimes shift the spasm to another location and how nighttime cramps can interrupt sleep repeatedly. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them, including taking muscle relaxants like Robaxin, increasing magnesium and calcium intake, drinking more water throughout the day, sleeping in a recliner to limit movement, and using heating pads or applying pressure to the cramping area. A recurring theme was the unpredictable and exhausting nature of these spasms, with members encouraging each other to work with their doctors to find the right combination of treatments and lifestyle adjustments.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get them in my legs, back, and my stomach. They are awful. I sometimes put a heating pad on them and that will help a bit.

September 14, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am so sorry you're going through this! I often experience this, as does my Mom. I usually just try and carefully move around until I find a position that doesn't hurt quite so bad and then I sometimes apply pressure to the area where the cramp is. Sometimes pushing out my torso muscles (like sticking out my stomach) helps, other times it causes more pain. It's never fun and again I'm sorry.

September 14, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get them really bad in my calf’s and I get restless legs and I have pain in my knees it’s terrible to have

September 13, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Sorry to hear you are spazzing out. It is painful. I used to just have to take my muscle relaxer at night but as of lately I’ve been getting so many spasms in my back now I take them during the day. I’m going to try to increase my magnesium and see if that helps.

September 13, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

I sleep in a recliner also because of the leg spasms. I've noticed when I sleep in my bed, I wake up in severe all over body pain. In a recliner I can limit the movement of my legs.

September 17, 2018

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