Need help. What meds can be taken for muscle spasms?
DawnOConnor
I’m having another episode of muscle spasms pretty much all over my body including around my ribs / diaphragm. It kept me up until after 5am last night, wondering if I need an ambulance.
Is there anything safe to take for this?
Jodi Enders Moderator & Contributor
I am genuinely sorry to hear you are going through this. Is the spasms painful, or would you describe them as uncomfortable? Have you had any changes in medications in the past three months? I would look into the phrenic nerve and ask your doctor about the possibility of injury to it. This can lead to problems sleeping, which leads me to think it could be a possibility for what you are experiencing. Many people discuss the ribs and diaphragm in our forums but typically mention pain or pressure. Strenuous exercise can also cause the diaphragm to spasm (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21578-diaphragm).
Jodi, Team Member
Jess.Hall Community Admin
Hi sorry to hear you are experiencing such spasms. If you haven't already, I would reach out to your physician about the spasms. In the meantime, I shared an article on coping with muscle spasms - https://myasthenia-gravis.com/living/coping-with-muscle-cramping. How are you doing today? Wishing you some relief. -Jessica (Team Member)