Tuesday, October 04, 2005

The significance of spasms

I have disabled mates who talk about their spasms ... but it's perhaps not until recently I've understood the significance of them.

Spasms are, what, a bit of shaking? Moving of the limb? Involuntary muscle movements? Big deal?

Well let me tell you that because my left foot is currently gouted and shagged up to pieces I've done a bit of work from home today then had to go to bed because of pain. Why? SPASMS! Sitting at desk, foot goes a bit cold, blood rushing downwards (I dunno, something like that, I'm not a doctor) and suddenly the already agonisingly painful foot starts doing a bit of that involuntary muscle movement I was talking about.

What can I say? Ten times the agony and there's nothing, repeat nothing, I can do about it. Bed, warmth, drugs, hot drink. That's my method. Don't know what else to do, close to despair today! Any other thoughts on spasming appreciated. Am writing this en route to the kitchen - i.e. the cup of tea parlour.

Having been sensory disabled for 20 years, due to recent issues I'm beginning to appreciate and side with that physically disabled gang a lot more in the last few years due to various reasons.

'Spasm' is not the innocent short comedy word it sounds like!

2 comments:

Darediva said...

You are so right, spasm is not a funny word. Having dealt with chronic spasms for the past twenty plus years myself, I can guarantee it. People who don't experience it have no idea, kind of like migraines.

Restless leg syndrome also plagues me, and I sleep very little due to that.

At least you have some drugs. I can't seem to wrestle any out of the veteran's hospital here for any of mine. That's the only option I have since I have no private health insurance.

Hope this and the gout pass along soon for you.

The Goldfish said...

I imagine an alcoholic drink is out of the question with gout, but that's the one thing that really kills mine dead - and I don't need to get pissed, it effects the body much quicker than the brain. However, Tonic Water that you mix to make G&T contains quinine which is anti-spasmodic. Tastes revolting probably, but it may be worth a shot.

Get well soon.