Hey Guys Need to Help My Dad Find Out Whats Wrong With Him Posted: 01-14-07 00:47am
Im doing some research to find out what
could be wrong with my dad.
He has had these scenarios over a few
years now but they are becoming worser in
intensity.
All of this happens at night, early in the
morning while sleeping..
He gets these spasms in the lower stomach
area and this causes his whole body to
pull backwards, like he's having a fit.
He lifts his legs and bends his knees to
stop the initial spasm, then goes for a
quick walk at the back to relieve the
pain, usually causing the spam to stop.
My dad is 58, fairly fit, works offshore 5
weeks on 5 weeks off, on the rigs.
I thought maybe it was spasms but I think
there might be something more to that.
Ive done some research on the net and
found that he might be lacking magnesium
or vitamin b12, but as I said there must
be something more to it.
What do you guys think, any ideas??
What could be done to at least ease the
spasms? Do some situps before bed?
Many thanks in advance
ronni
west australia
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littlesqueaks
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 May 2006 Posts: 296 Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posted: 01-14-07 01:20am
Are the spasms in his back and legs as
well or just his stomach? I might be able
to help if these are also a factor. I am
not a medical professional but I also
expierenced spasms at night and was
diagnosed and medicated for it and that
has been very helpful. But first I would
like you to break it down a little bit mor
before I say anything so that I know if I
am giving proper advice.
