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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 309347" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>OMG Susie, I had no idea Jess was going through this. I am SO sorry for her, and for you. I wish I had even an inkling of an idea for you and her. </p><p></p><p>The only thing that comes to my mind is potassium levels. I had an episode on my move out to AZ where my entire body did what you are describing. It seized completely up, and I was shaking uncontrollably. Then they found that my potassium level was dangerously low. In addition I had been hyperventilating so I got an overdose of oxygen in my body, which also can lead to muscle seizures. The hospital had me breathe in a bag which increased my levels of co2, and gave me potassium, and it seemed to bring my body into control. Could any of this be a part of what is happening with Jess?</p><p></p><p>I think in my situation, and possibly Jess' as well, once my muscles became rigid, then I did have a panic attack. I also was highly anxious about the move, however, I took Xanax and it did nothing for my physical problem. I think the hyperventilation piece was crucial. I did not realize that you can OD on oxygen to the point that your muscles seize. And since that episode I have had to stay on a Potassium supplement for this problem.</p><p></p><p>I guess all of this to say, Jess' problem could be multi faceted. Have you taken her to the ER when she is in the middle one of this spasms? I think I would.</p><p></p><p>Again, I am so so sorry. Many hugs and prayers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 309347, member: 3301"] OMG Susie, I had no idea Jess was going through this. I am SO sorry for her, and for you. I wish I had even an inkling of an idea for you and her. The only thing that comes to my mind is potassium levels. I had an episode on my move out to AZ where my entire body did what you are describing. It seized completely up, and I was shaking uncontrollably. Then they found that my potassium level was dangerously low. In addition I had been hyperventilating so I got an overdose of oxygen in my body, which also can lead to muscle seizures. The hospital had me breathe in a bag which increased my levels of co2, and gave me potassium, and it seemed to bring my body into control. Could any of this be a part of what is happening with Jess? I think in my situation, and possibly Jess' as well, once my muscles became rigid, then I did have a panic attack. I also was highly anxious about the move, however, I took Xanax and it did nothing for my physical problem. I think the hyperventilation piece was crucial. I did not realize that you can OD on oxygen to the point that your muscles seize. And since that episode I have had to stay on a Potassium supplement for this problem. I guess all of this to say, Jess' problem could be multi faceted. Have you taken her to the ER when she is in the middle one of this spasms? I think I would. Again, I am so so sorry. Many hugs and prayers. [/QUOTE]
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