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Muscle Cramps, Spasms Or Locks.

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Edinburgh, UK

Lately my hands are in pain when not balled up.
And I often almost '' lock'' a muscle in which it doesn't cooperate in the movement, when has a similar pain to muscle cramps.
Plus I keep getting random muscle spasms or muscle tensing that hurt a f*** ton.
I'm trying to figure out to what extend this is the fibromyalgia.
And more importantly if I should press for further examination into it.
It's left me quite bed bound some days and unable to work other days.

March 22, 2022
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Members encouraged someone experiencing painful muscle cramps, spasms, and hand locking to pursue medical testing, with many agreeing the... Read more

Members encouraged someone experiencing painful muscle cramps, spasms, and hand locking to pursue medical testing, with many agreeing the symptoms could be fibromyalgia but emphasizing the importance of ruling out other conditions like carpal tunnel or trigger finger through bloodwork, EMGs, and imaging. Several members shared their own experiences with similar hand cramping and locking that turned out to be fibromyalgia, trigger finger, or nutrient deficiencies in magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc, recommending comprehensive lab work and dietary adjustments like eating more bananas and green vegetables. A recurring theme was the value of keeping a detailed symptom diary to track patterns with food and activity, consulting a neurologist if needed, and not hesitating to advocate for thorough medical evaluation when pain becomes debilitating.

A MyFibroTeam Member
March 26, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had trigger finger as well. It would bend then lock. I would hit it on a surface and most times it would unlock. I ended up having minor surgery and it never bothered me after that.

March 25, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's probably your fibro but I'd have it checked

March 22, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I was. I chatted with the surgeon and his nurse while having it done. The freezing stung a bit but that was the worst of it.

March 30, 2022 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Just one suture line for the trigger finger which is located on the upper location of my palm. The finger was sutured many years ago from an accident opening a mini box of cereal with a bread and butter knife.
The trigger finger procedure was done in 30 minutes. I think the freezing bothered me the most. It healed quickly.

March 27, 2022

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