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What can i to decrease the tetany spasms in bothe legs that i get throughout the day but especially when i am sleeping? i had a l4-l5 spinal fusion on 4/25/11. for the past 2 months, i'm getting tetany spasms in both legs l>r esp when sleeping i get them
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There : There are many causes of spasm but considering your recent surgery i would see your spine surgeon to rule out problem with your spine instrumentation and fusion. Sometimes the bone fusion does not heal and the rod and screws break or you can develop new problems above or below the fusion levels. Good luck!
Answered 10/3/2016
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