Re: DSSE & muscle cramps

[Judy George <judy_george@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

thanks murray
i am getting ready for my visit to the neuro and the info is helpful
judy


> From: Murray Charters <Murray_Charters@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: DSSE & muscle cramps
> Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 22:49:24 -0700
>
> On 28 Jun 2000, at 20:33, Judy George wrote:
>
> > could i ask
> > how do muscle cramps manifest themselves
> > often, on the odd occasion, seldom????????
> >
> > the other symptoms i understand well enough i think
> > regards to you all
> > judy
> >
>
> Hi Judy,
> The muscle cramps I experience are of two different varieties.
>
> The first is a painful cramp in my right foot (dystonia) when walking.
> The toes feel like they're going to make a *fist* or turn under clawlike.
> You cannot continue to walk. You have to stop and stretch this
> cramp out by bending your foot the opposite way against a curb
> or something similar. It can sometimes be avoided at the moment
> of onset by walking backwards.  It is relieved by sinemet.
>
> The second muscle cramp I experience is in my shoulder. This cramp
> is not painful (mild ache) and is relieved by stretching and massage.
> It is not the same as the rigidity I also sometimes experience although
> both immobilize my shoulder. The rigidity tends to involve my right arm
> first
> and then my shoulder and right side.  The muscle cramp involves the
> shoulder only and makes it difficult and painful to do certain things
> like reach up to place something on a shelf or even put on a coat.
>
> I hope this helps ....... murray
> Murray_Charters@xxxxxxxxx

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