[27M] Experiencing mild muscle spasms in legs for 3 months

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Muscle Strain or Overuse: Muscle spasms can often be a result of muscle strain or overuse. This could be due to physical activity or repetitive motions. The fact that your spasms increase with activity could suggest this.

  • Treatment typically involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Physical therapy may also be beneficial.

• Electrolyte Imbalances: Electrolytes, such as potassium and calcium, play a key role in muscle contractions. Imbalances in these electrolytes can lead to muscle spasms.

  • Treatment involves correcting the underlying electrolyte imbalance, often through dietary changes or supplements.

• Dehydration: Dehydration can lead to muscle spasms. If you're not drinking enough water, especially during physical activity, this could be the cause.

  • Treatment involves rehydrating, often with water or sports drinks that contain electrolytes.

• Thyroid Disease: Given your family history of thyroid disease, this could potentially be a cause of your symptoms. Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can cause muscle weakness and cramps.

  • Treatment would involve managing the underlying thyroid condition, often with medication.

Your high CK levels could be related to the muscle spasms, as CK is often elevated in conditions that cause muscle damage. However, it's also possible that these are unrelated.

What you can do

1. Rest and hydrate: Make sure you're getting enough rest and drinking enough water, especially if you're physically active.

2. Stretch: Gentle stretching before and after physical activity can help prevent muscle spasms.

3. Warm up and cool down: If you're physically active, make sure to warm up before you start exercising and cool down afterwards.

4. Over-the-counter medication: Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, can help relieve pain from muscle spasms.

5. Consult a doctor: Given your high CK levels and the duration of your symptoms, it would be a good idea to consult a doctor. They may want to do further testing to determine the cause of your symptoms.

What you should look out for

• If your muscle spasms become more frequent or severe
• If you notice any muscle weakness or numbness
• If you develop any new symptoms, such as fatigue, weight loss, or changes in your heart rate or bowel movements
• If your muscle spasms don't improve with rest and hydration

Please remember, this advice is intended to be general in nature, and specific causes may not apply to your personal circumstances. Always consult with a healthcare provider for accurate information.