Re: Muscle Spasms - What's wrong?

You have received some good answers already, especially the side effects of narcotics withdrawal. Somethings in your post have me concerned, however.

The first is that muscle spasms are most often caused by dehydration. Since you drink a lot of coffee, which is a diuretic, and pee a lot at night, you may be overwhelmingly dehydrated. This can be deadly, especially in the summer time. Clear or light-colored urine means you're well hydrated, whereas a dark yellow or amber color usually signals dehydration.

Being dehydrated is itself a symptom of many illnesses. But since you are peeing a lot at night, I urge you to get seen to rule out diabetes - elevated urination is a symptom. Excess urination is itself another cause of dehydration and the cycle will continue until remedied. Do you use Sugar in your coffee? Even if you don't, you can only do yourself a favor by getting checked for diabetes. Prolonged high blood Sugar can cause acidosis, of which dehydration is a symptom. All of your electrolytes are thrown a kilter. And high blood Sugar or low blood sugar can make you unable to think clearly. I've gotten into accidents due to both.

I have high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and fibromyalgia. I live with pain but still work so pain medication is out of the question. Please also consider fibromyalgia. Here is some information on that. Take care.

Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary, depending on the weather, stress, physical activity or even the time of day. Common signs and symptoms include:

Widespread pain. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain in specific areas of your body when pressure is applied, including the back of your head, upper back and neck, upper chest, elbows, hips and knees. The pain generally persists for months at a time and is often accompanied by stiffness.

Fatigue and sleep disturbances. People with fibromyalgia often wake up tired and unrefreshed even though they seem to get plenty of sleep. Some studies suggest that this sleep problem is the result of a sleep disorder called alpha wave interrupted sleep pattern, a condition in which deep sleep is frequently interrupted by bursts of brain activity similar to wakefulness. So people with fibromyalgia miss the deep restorative stage of sleep. Nighttime muscle spasms in your legs and restless legs syndrome also may be associated with fibromyalgia.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating associated with IBS are common in people with fibromyalgia.

Headaches and facial pain. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have headaches and facial pain that may be related to tenderness or stiffness in their neck and shoulders. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, which affects the jaw joints and surrounding muscles, also is common in people with fibromyalgia.

Heightened sensitivity. It's common for people with fibromyalgia to report being sensitive to odors, noises, bright lights and touch.

Other common signs and symptoms include:

Depression
Numbness or tingling sensations in the hands and feet (paresthesia)
Difficulty concentrating
Mood changes
Chest pain
Dry eyes, skin and mouth
Painful menstrual periods
Dizziness
Anxiety