Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: spasms

Synonyms:

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Case in point: the discourse around Meghan Trainor’s recent revelation that can make any vaginal penetration painful or impossible as a result of involuntary vaginal muscle spasms that effectively close the vagina.

Source: https://jezebel.com/meghan-trainor-revealed-vaginismus-diagnosis-everyon-1850382487

Heat Cramps: Heat Cramps are muscle spasms caused by a large loss of salt and water in the body.

Source: https://www.dillonheraldonline.com/2023/07/22/public-urged-to-take-precautions-in-extreme-heat/

However, it can result in what we call 'functional' blindness - whereby the eyesight muscles are in a state of uncontrollable spasms and the person is unable to open their eyes.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1736462/blepharospasm-symptoms-man-turns-blind

If you have a lemon on hand, cut into it and suck on it to provide some relief from your spasms.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/health/11021783/hacks-to-get-rid-of-hiccups-fast-lemon-sugar/

If you regularly suffer from muscle spasms and cramps, sweet potatoes might just hold the cure you are after.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11920629/The-foods-ease-headache-cold-muscle-cramps.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

It all came to a head in 2021, when he needed to be fed by his brother for three months after he was left bed-bound from agonising back spasms brought on by his weight.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/father-loses-more-than-half-his-body-weight-to-fulfil-dream-of-playing-football-with-his-children-heres-how-4348399

It also treats infantile spasms in babies and children between the ages of 1 month and 2 years.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/zydus-secures-usfda-approval-for-infantile-spasm-drug

It is noteworthy that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it as a treatment for various health issues, including eyelid spasms, excessive sweating, some bladder disorders, and migraine.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/health/botox-might-be-good-for-your-skin-but-it-can-damage-your-brain-heres-why/3107017/

Max Kepler is on the injured list with a sore right knee and Correa missed Monday's game due to back spasms.

Source: https://1390granitecitysports.com/souhan-twins-offense-could-get-some-help-soon/

Since then, Celine has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare condition called Stiff Person's Syndrome, which causes severe and persistent muscle spasms, and which has prevented her from performing.

Source: https://comicbook.com/irl/news/celine-dion-rare-neurological-disorder-cancels-all-tour-dates/

SPS is characterised by fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/26/celine-dion-cancels-world-tour-amid-devastating-health-battle-18850981/

The 36-year-old Pidhoresky said she dealt with muscle spasms in her legs during the race but didn't want to drop out.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/pomerleau-wins-womens-canadian-marathon-title-broatch-captures-national-mens-crown-7686599

The drug, used to treat multiple sclerosis and infantile spasms, generated $516 million in net sales in 2022, but its sales were down by 20% for the first six months of 2023.

Source: https://www.shorenewsnetwork.com/2023/08/28/drugmaker-mallinckrodt-files-for/

The news pops up on your social media feed, or it spasms across the TV screen, or a websurfing co-worker intones coolly from the adjoining cubicle: Another one.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/magazine/2022/10/17/23361471/how-to-stop-the-next-mass-shooting-gun-violence

These sorts of spasms can occur in blood vessels that appear normal or in vessels that are partly blocked.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/lifestyle/health_and_wellness/what-is-a-heart-attack-and-what-are-the-symptoms/article_85cdf09d-773e-585c-b9b8-f58555510609.html

“The spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to,” said Dion in December.

Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/celine-dion-cancels-entire-world-tour-due-to-ongoing-stiff-person-syndrome_n_6470ee5de4b091b09c2ceb20