Weakness of the whole body, as if the marrow of the bone were stiff. The spinal marrow and the exterior muscles are principally affected. Stiffness and stretching of the limbs. [25] Twitching and jerking along the back, like electric shocks. Spasmodic twitching. Tetanic spasms, caused by contact, noise, or the drinking of lukewarm water ; cheeks and lips become blue ; the breathing is labored during the spasms, groaning dad closing of the eyes, lips wife open, drawn up and down ; exposing the teeth. Paralysis.