Tricep Spasm

Good evening Austin/Jordan,

I’ve had pretty frequent muscle spasms in my right tricep for the last 48 hours, it’s especially bad this evening after training. I have no pain or tingling but have freaked myself out googling this and how it can be a sign of ALS which I’m sure you’ll tell me is pretty stupid. Last week was testing week so pushed pretty hard, if that is relevent.

I had this a couple of months ago and it went away, I just wish I new what is causing it. I would imagine training is the most likely cause but I am taking Propana and Mirtrazapine, could this be a side effect?

Fasciculations, e.g, brief, generally non painful, involuntary twitches of muscle, are really common after training. In contrast, a sustained, generally painful, involuntary contraction would be more in-line with a “spasm” or cramp. This can also happen after training, particularly when fatigue is high.

I don’t think either are common side effects of mirtazapine (not sure what propana is), but I don’t think think I can assuage your concerns from here. If you’re worried, you should contact your GP.

Thanks Jordan, it seems to have gone away on its own.

Is this something that is the result of dehydration, lack of electrolytes, etc or just one of those things?

In most cases, it’s fatigue-related.