Back and arms Muscle spasms Recurrent Since childhood “Frequent muscle cramps/spasms in back and arms, history of kidney stones” - #21956

Hello,

Recurrent muscle spasms since childhood can be due to electrolyte imbalance (low magnesium, calcium, or potassium), dehydration, vitamin D deficiency, muscle overuse/posture issues, or rarely nerve or metabolic problems.

Your history of kidney stones increases the chance of calcium or magnesium imbalance, which commonly causes cramps.

🛑Get basic blood tests: Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin D, Kidney function (RFT)

Drink adequate water daily (very important with stone history)

Ensure diet rich in magnesium & potassium (banana, nuts, leafy greens)

Gentle stretching of back and arms daily

🛑Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol

Kindly See a doctor (physician or neurologist)in person if spasms worsen, become painful, cause weakness, or if blood tests are abnormal.

Need evaluation

Kindly do these tests and either revert or do follow up with your nearest physician

I trust this helps Thank you !

Hi Sumon,

Possible Causes:

· Electrolyte Imbalance – Low calcium/magnesium/potassium, often linked to kidney stones. · Kidney Function Issues – Recurrent stones may disrupt mineral balance, triggering spasms. · Chronic Dehydration – Can worsen stones and muscle cramps. · Post-infection Effects – Fever at onset may have impacted nerves or metabolism.

Next Steps:

1. Consult a Urologist/Nephrologist – Prioritize for kidney stone and spasm evaluation. 2. Get Tests Done – Blood (electrolytes, kidney function) and urine analysis. 3. Imaging – Ultrasound/CT to check for current kidney stones. 4. Hydration & Diet – Increase water intake, limit salt/oxalate-rich foods, consider electrolyte supplements if advised.

Act Now – Recurrent spasms with kidney history need prompt checkup.

Dr. Nikhil Chauhan, Urologist

Your long-standing, recurrent muscle spasms are most likely due to a chronic neuromuscular or metabolic issue, such as electrolyte imbalance (especially low magnesium or calcium), muscle fatigue, dehydration, or nerve irritation that may have started after your earlier illness. The fact that this has been stable for many years without progression makes a serious neurological disease less likely. However, because the spasms are recurrent and involve stiffness and heaviness, a medical evaluation is advisable to identify correctable causes. Basic blood tests (electrolytes, calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, kidney function) and a clinical examination are the next appropriate steps. With proper diagnosis and treatment, these spasms are usually manageable and not dangerous.

Hello dear See you are quite young. I think the spasm are related with muscle stiffness due to inactivity or there can be chances of ankylosing spondylitis. Even in anemia and osteoporosis,the condition occurs. I suggest you to please get following tests done and do regular exercise for preventing muscle fatigue Serum tsh Serum vitamin d 3 Serum calcium Serum iron Esr CBC Rft Lft Crp Hla b 27 Please share the result with general physician medicine or orthopedic surgeon for better clarity In addition please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician only Do small excess like Stretching Brisk walk for 30 minutes Small weight lifting 1-2 kg dumbles Yoga Hopefully you recover soon Regards