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Hi, I have been experencing spasms in my legs and also ...


Sent to Health Experts March 19, 2007 2:17 p.m.

Hi, I have been experencing spasms in my legs and also finger and some eye twitching more on my right side than my left. It happens alot on my inner thigh but seems to move up and down.I also have some numbnees and tingleing.

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March 19, 2007 2:52 p.m. (34 minutes and 56 seconds later)
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Contraction of muscles is controlled by the central nervous system; therefore, spasms in both lower extremities and a finger with unilateral eye fasciculations (twitching) accompanied by numbness and tingling is a neuromuscular problem which could be due to compression of a nerve root by a disc or a bone spur.

I recommend you be examined and treated in person. You should have an MRI to locate the specific cause of your symptoms. Compression of vessels and/or nerves restricts the circulation of calcium, magnesium, sodium, and other important electrolytes to muscles so that the person will have muscle spasms or twitching muscles which are called fasciculations.

A fasciculation is an involuntary muscle contraction arising from the discharge of muscle fibers. Most muscle fasciculations are benign and they go away after sufficient rest and nutrition. Calcium and/or magnesium deficiency, lack of sufficient sleep, and dehydration (lack of sufficient fluids) can cause muscle fasciculations.

Also, stimulant drugs e.g. caffeine, pseudoephedrine, bronchodilators can cause fasciculations.



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