Why do I keep getting muscle spasms in my arms/feet?

[Mario47]

I'm 26 years old, and since around 19, I've had these crazy weird muscle spasms that happen in my feet, and in my hands/arms. I have no clue why they've been happening for so long. What happens is, I'll start getting up to walk, or I'm just moving my feet in general, and sometimes(most of the time) once the spasm starts, my toes start to curl up, and my hand starts to curl up all weird, and my arm moves kinda whenever it wants to go. Sometimes it's just in one foot/arm at a time, sometimes it's both feet and arms at the same time. I usually just try and stop what I'm doing, but sometimes I can move my feet in a way to prevent these spasms from happening. They happen constantly throughout the day. It's hard to drive without them happening. They usually happen for about 5-10 seconds, and then go away. But that doesn't mean it won't happen again in 10 seconds. I play in a band, and since we're about to start playing shows, I really need to get this taken care of asap. I have an appointment with a local neurologist but they can't get me in until June. So until then, I'm still in the dark. Any sort of advice would be great and appreciated.

[jemma116]

It is a good idea to get checked out and like semlaS suggests, having a blood test to check any mineral and vitamin deficiencies.

Make sure that you have a healthy and well balanced diet, drink plenty of fluids so that you are not dehydrated.  Cramps can occur when the body is lacking in magnesium and salts.   You can purchase magnesium tablets from the large stores and from the pharmacy.  

Bathing in a bath with 2-3 cupfuls of Epsom Salts on a regular basis may help.  Epsom Salts contains magnesium, which helps to relax muscles; the magnesium is also absorbed through the skin when you bathe.  You can purchase a box of Epsom Salts on line if you want to use it for bathing.  

[caregiver222]

That is an interesting problem. As mentioned, abnormal; potasium levels and sometimes magnesium levels can be the cause. Lowered potasium is sometimes caused by a non-malignant tumor on the pancreas. These cause excess production of insulin. There may be other reasons for lowered potasium. You need an appointment with an endochonologist.

[selmaS]

  Hi have your PC Dr do blood labs to see if you have an issue with low levels of B12, Vit D or magnesium or potassium.....

Good luck with your show and do let us know what you find out from your Dr.