I'm 36 y/o, female. MRI's show severe degenerative disc disease in C-4/5 to C-6/7 as well as kyphosis. I have had numbness down my arms and fingers, as well as severe radicular pain in my arm, which led to removal of the disc at 6/7 last year. The spasms have not improved at all, and I'm beginning to wonder if it is caused my something other than the structural abnormalities. I also have problems with headaches, blurred vision, joint "cramping"(mostly hips), occasional swerving gait, and arm weakness. I have had EMG's which showed delay to the upper arm muscles and CTS, and I have also been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (although I only have a few trigger points) Physical therapy and chiropractic visits always make the spasms much worse, and muscle relaxers only work half the time (I take Soma). Anything I do sets them off. I have a history of autoimmune reactions, and I'm wondering if it could be in that category. I have had Hashimoto's and Guttate Psoriasis due to strep. Any ideas??
For "meinthisworld"- I'm not sure what your response was intended for, other than to pick apart my question. I never claimed that fibro was autoimmune and muscle spasms can be caused by a number of things other than "a problem with the muscles themselves". Was there an answer in there somewhere, or are you the site's chief question editor??? Is there anyone else who can offer something useful? You know, like an answer?