Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sarcoidosis does effect our muscles. In fact, muscles are one of the primary places that MD's like to do biopsies. It is possible that if you have muscle cramps, it could be from the electrolyte imbalance, thyroid disorders, Vit B defiency, potassium defiency, Calcium or magnesium defiency, and dehydration. Many of us have been told we have fibromyalgia. I spent many years thinking that was my problem. Now I know that it is the sarc granulomas in my muscles and ligaments that have inpinged on the flexibilty of my muscles. My back is like a concrete block-- especially around my rib cage. The lymphs all thru my lungs and muscles don't process the toxins like they should- so everything builds up, especially if I do let myself get dehydrated. If you search by "muscle cramps and sarcoidosis" you'll get plenty of hits-- and it is interesting to read. You may want to start by looking at the easy things to do-- avoid refined sugars, add a glass or two more fluids, take a calcium/magnesium supplement (if you are not hypercalcuria) and use the MSM Powder or tablets. Try ONE thing at a time, and you'll see what makes a difference-- then move on to the next. Take care, Tracie NS Co-owner/moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 sarcoidosis can cause muscle cramps.. I have muscle cramps and spasms bad in my ribcage areas, both sides..when they hit I scream.. it is the most miserable thing that can happen, because no movement, or non movement can stop it. I used to have them so bad that my rib would dislocate and pull up onto the one above it. What I've been able to train myself to do-- is to VISUALIZE my lungs slowly re-inflating (it knocks the air right out of you) and allow that to gently push the spasm back into normalcy. We have 5 lung sacs-- 3 on the right, and 2 on the left. Feldenkrais Breathing Exercises teach you to visualize filling each individual lung sac to capacity, and gently inhale- deeply exhale-- pushing the air out of your lungs as long as you can. This allows the "old" air which has become carbon dioxide- and is a primary cause of our numbness in our extremities; to leave the lungs, then as you inhale deeply and slowly-- you can fill more lung space and more oxygen will be picked up in the red blood cells to go out to your body. You'll be amazed at how this will help with those hands that can't feel anything! I know that when those spasms hit- the last thing you can think of doing is to breath deeply, but it works! Let me know how you do with it! Hugs, Tracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 Hi Shauna, I'm not Tracie.. but I can vouch and say amen, that sarcoidosis can cause muscle cramps.. I have muscle cramps and spasms bad in my ribcage areas, both sides..when they hit I scream.. it is the most miserable thing that can happen, because no movement, or non movement can stop it.. I do have them in my legs and ankles also.. it wakes me up at night.. Electrolyte imbalance can cause the cramps as well and its worth having them checked.. Potassium and calcium either or can cause muslce cramps... Hope I helped.. HUgs, -- Muscle cramps Hi Tracie, Thank you for all of your help. I can't remeber if I ask this question before but does sarcoidosis cause muscle cramps. I have been having them in my legs and feet and they keep coming. My mom said that my potassium may be low or my electrolytes may be off. I am going to schedule a check up as soon as possible. I have been off the prednisone since Dec. and I am having some problems now with vison and tiredness and cramping. I haven't been in a check for a while due to no insurance. So I hope that I can just get the pred forte drops and not get back on the prednisone.Thanks for all your help. Shauna in atl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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