“Severe cramps in right hand?”
Is there a pain shot that a pain doctor can give me to stop severe painful cramps? Anything for a nerve block? No pills!
Female | 49 years old
Complaint duration: 1yr
Medications: gabapentin
3 Answers
Hi,
It depends on what is causing the cramps and where they are located. Botox might be a great option if this is related to spasticity. Other options would be trigger point injections and possible nerve blocks.
It depends on what is causing the cramps and where they are located. Botox might be a great option if this is related to spasticity. Other options would be trigger point injections and possible nerve blocks.
Dr. Mounir Mekhail
Pain Management Specialist
Steroid injection with ultrasound guidance is an excellent treatment for trigger fingers.
Cramps in the hands can result from metabolic derangement or from compression of nerves (most commonly the median nerve) in the wrist. It can also result from a herniated disc in the neck; or from diabetes, smoking, or other factors. Prior to recommending treatment including medications or nerve blocks, it is absolutely essential to find out which of these considerations is responsible for the problem in the first place. You likely need to see a neurologist and have an electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity study done before seeking treatment. Find out the source of your numbness and then seek treatment.
Good luck!!!
Good luck!!!
