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Case Reports
. 1982 Jun;45(6):539-42.
doi: 10.1136/jnnp.45.6.539.

Severe muscle cramps relieved by transcutaneous nerve stimulation: a case report

K R Mills, D J Newham, R H Edwards
Case Reports

Severe muscle cramps relieved by transcutaneous nerve stimulation: a case report

K R Mills et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1982 Jun.

Abstract

The case is described of a 51-year-old man with a 21 year history of severe, long-lasting and widespread muscle cramps. Physical examination revealed muscle hypertrophy and fasciculation; electromyography showed spontaneously active motor units which disappeared during sleep. Cramps could be aborted by ice or mechanical vibration but the most effective management was achieved using transcutaenous nerve stimulation.

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