Leg and Foot Cramping and Pain
Many individuals with Myasthenia gravis report having intensive leg/foot cramps and pain, most specifying this occurring predominately at night.
Do you experience leg pain? Describe the sensation, and if you note the treatments you are on, that would be great. Pyridostigmine is associated with cramping. But from personal experience, I believed this to cause my leg pain until I stopped mestinon, which has continued. I am sure many of you are the same way.
I look forward to seeing any trends we may note with our community here and our lower body cramps experiences.
Feel free to share any advice you have found for relief 😀
- Jodi, Team Member
Yes, in my calves.
Bad cramp at night but sometimes during the day,especially my toes
Here is an article with some tips that may help: https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/leg-cramps-night
Jodi, Team Member
Yes. Sometimes in just the lower part of the limb in both legs .Other times the whole leg is involved
Hey there! I’m super excited to welcome you to our amazing and supportive community! We’re so glad you’re here! 😀 It sounds like you’re going through a tough time with the discomfort in your legs. How long has it been that you've been dealing with this? Here is an article that you may be interested in about some tips to help cope: https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/leg-cramps-night Jodi, Team Member
I find that if I stand up straight and go up and down toe's and heel 100 times my calf muscles get resly heavy but it cures the cramping in bed I do thus eveyday
Muscle spasm & locking up. Legs buckle & I fall sometimes.
Hey there! It is good to hear from you after a while 😀 I'm really sorry that you're dealing with muscle spasms and the risk of falling. Have you found anything that provides temporary relief, or is there anything you have tried to help but didn't work? Remember, you're not alone in this, and there are specialists who can offer individualized insight into your unique situation. Here are some articles that you may be interested in: https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/managing-home-safety, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/obtaining-mobility-aids, https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/house-adaptations Jodi, Team Member
