Last night I had two severe calf muscle spasms that were without a doubt the worst I have ever had. I couldn't get the second one to release for almost an hour.

When I tried to get out of bed this morning, my leg would not hold my weight. I looked down at my right calf and it is bruised. I have a bruise about 5 inches in diameter mid-calf.


I hobbled around the house this morning getting ready for work and my foot kept spasming and warm water helped.

I talked to my neighbor, who is a doctor, and he said heat. And stay off it as much as I can today. So, as soon as I get finished with an MS function today, it's home for me.

OUCH....

you think double checking to make sure its not a clot? might be a good idea? or are you sure and its happened b4? be careful

I never knew spasm could cause black and blue marks, hope its nothing, just be safe

Things get much worse for me in colder weather.

Heat and EASY stretching exercises are the two things that help the most for me, Cheryl. It usually takes a few weeks before I notice a difference when doing nightly exercises . . . but they work every time (so far).

Cherie

Cheryl, If I remember correctly you have Klonopin? Did you try taking some?

The dorctor was right. I use heat this time of year. I wore out my last electric throw blanket and bought a new one online at JCPennys about a month ago.

Muscle spasms hurt, no doubt about it. Hope your doing better soon

Cheryl,

I hope you'll get this checked out at the doctor's office. Try to take it easy if you can. Have you been overdoing it with the new business? I know that my legs get very bad if I do too much. Keep us posted.

Aw Cheryl, spasms are the worst. Never heard of one so severe that it would leave you bruised!

I take Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for my muscle spasms and it seems to do the trick, I just can't take it and plan on doing anything for hours, so I take it when needed before bed.

Awwywww Cheryl...I sorry..

A bruise???? Yes, be sure and check, to make sure it is not a clot!!!

Feel Better..

Oweeeeeee! Wow, hard to believe that would leave a nasty bruise!

Yep, I think you should get it checked out, too, just in case. I know you are tough, but do it anyway.

Cherie, sometimes the cold weather bothers me, but it hasn't been that cold here. Although, the new shop is COLD. I have been doing a lot of walking lately ....

Snoopy, yes I take Klonopin and Sinemet. I have reduced the Klonopin from 1.5 to 1.0 and I have noticed that the spasms have increased in frequency, but this is first time I have noticed the increase in severity. I have one of those electric throws as well! I love it!!! It is wrapped around my leg right now!

Yeah, Wiz...working more hours than I probably should be...staying in bed for the rest of today and tomorrow.

Yes, there is a definite bruise on my calf. Think I am going to take a picture of it for the Clinical Trial Doc...he never seems to believe me about stuff that happens anymore and I am most definitely going to send them an email about this...

If I am not better tomorrow, I am going to the ER. Or at least have my neighbor look at it.

Thanks everyone...I think adjusting to the "not being on anything" but symptom management meds right now is an adjustment for me... And I have to get permission to take anything that I am not already on so I can't play around with meds...

I will get this checked if I don't get better. Bruising with a muscle cramp is not normal.

owwwweeeee cheryl,

it's too bad you can't self medicate.
watch that you don't do too long with the heat around your leg.
20" on, 20" off. you can dry your muscle out.

or, if you have a really warm moist towel, that's good. moist heat is better than dry.

i sure hope this improves for you.