Muscle spasms that are severe enough to nearly knock you off your feet are definitely worth taking seriously. While muscle spasms can occur with myeloma, spasms that intense are not something to just push through.
Back muscle spasms in myeloma can be caused by several things:
- Bone lesions or vertebral fractures caused Show Full Answer
Muscle spasms that are severe enough to nearly knock you off your feet are definitely worth taking seriously. While muscle spasms can occur with myeloma, spasms that intense are not something to just push through.
Back muscle spasms in myeloma can be caused by several things:
- Bone lesions or vertebral fractures caused by myeloma damaging the spine
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) from certain myeloma treatments like chemotherapy
- Immunomodulatory drugs used in myeloma treatment, which can affect muscle tissue
- Low electrolyte levels such as magnesium or potassium
- Hypercalcemia (too much calcium in the blood), which myeloma can cause Other MyMyelomaTeam members have shared similar experiences with back spasms, describing them as deeply disruptive to daily life and sleep.
The most important step right now is to contact your doctor or oncology team as soon as possible. Spasms this severe could signal something that needs prompt attention, like a spinal issue or a myeloma-related complication. Don't wait on this one — your team needs to know.
April 30