Question:
Does anyone experience post op leg cramping?
I am 9 months post-op & have been experiencing calf & foot cramps for about 2 months. They mostly occur in the evening & at bedtime. Anybody have these or know what causes them? *OUCH* Thanks for any info. — squeejlueej (posted on October 22, 2004)
October 22, 2004
Yes, most deffinitely! I had one last night. I am 15 months post op and
have been having them for about the past 4months or longer. sometimes 3 or
five times a week. Always late of the evening or at night. Several times I
have had them in both legs in one night. I had my potassium checked and it
was fine. I drink 100 to 120 ozs. of water a day so I know I am not
dehydrated. I wish I knew what could be causing this. It is very painful
and it leaves my legs so sore for a few days afterwards. If you find out
anything let me know and likewise here. Thanks Cynthia
— cindylou56
October 22, 2004
I FEEL YOUR PAIN...LIERALLY ! LOTS OF WATER AND HORSE CHESTNUT. IT'S A
VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT THAT TAKES CARE OF THE VEINS IN THE LEGS.
— Loriann J.
October 23, 2004
I had no idea what was causing my leg and feet cramps. I'm 2 years out and
have them off and on. Can your water intake really have something to do
with it??? I'm amazed. I thought it was a potassium problem but even taking
postassium didn't help. I'm going to be checking back to this question to
see what others post! This is great!
— Sharon B.
October 23, 2004
I know when I was growing up my mom and dad made me eat red beets when I
suffered from leg craps, it was from a lack of magnesium I believe...LOL!
I have found that if you stretch your calves twice a day you are less
likely to have leg craps... I have plantar faciatis so I have to stretch my
feet/calves twice a day. HTH!
— MagickalMom
October 23, 2004
I had these a lot even before surgery. One easy fix is to make sure you're
getting enough calcium and potassium. Both are involved and upping them can
usually relieve your symptoms almost instantly.
— christied
October 23, 2004
i am nearly two years post op and for six or seven months, my feet, toes,
ankles and up to my knewws cramo and seem to 'draw. my toes either stick
straight up in the air or curl all the wauy under my feet. very painful
and when my ankles start to twist, it goes all the wau yp to my knees and
sometimes, I feel a twist in my hips. Like you, it usually occurs in the
evening or wakes me up at night. My labs are fine, so i widh someone has
the answer.
— Delores S.
October 23, 2004
I can help!! :):) Had my potassium checked, was fine. My symptoms were just
the same as everyone on this post has talked about. My PCP said I was
lacking TRACE MINERALS. I bought some liquid trace minerals=YUCK, YUCK,
YUCKY taste. I found trace minerals in capsule form at Vitamin World, and
have NEVER had that happen again. TRACE MINERALS in addition to all your
other vites, etc, and LOTS of water. Works like a CHARM!!! :):):) Good
luck. Go buy those trace minerals ASAP. You can find them at health food
stores or health/vitamin places. I hope this helps everyone on this post.
:):):) Take care. God Bless. open rny, June 23, 2003......Hernia surgery,
November 2003.....T/T, June 21, 2004/ -2.5 pounds skin removed
..........295/173/170
— Kathy R.
October 23, 2004
I have had problems with this, I find I can prevent it by keeping my feet
warm. I know it sounds funny, but when I take off my shoes if my feet have
been sweating and are damp, I am sure to have cramps if I don't put on warm
dry socks right away. If it starts a very warm shower or bath helps ALOT.
— **willow**
October 23, 2004
Hello I have experienced leg cramps for a while then I was diagnosed with
periphrial neuropathy. I dont think they are related. What helped my cramps
where to take vit.b1 500 mg and vit 12 daily. I also sleep with my legs up
and if I get a cramp I get up immediatly and walk on it. It goes away much
quicker that way. Siahny
— siahny B.
October 23, 2004
i have had leg and toe cramps all my life. The Doc said it was nothing
medical, so I made sure i was taking my vitamins just to ensure it wasnt
due to lack of potasium. Leg cramps are often cause by dehydration of the
muscles. The muscles like everything in your bosy need water to work
appropriately. When the muscles "dry" they begin to
contract...causing terrible cramps. Its terrible, i know :-(
— shylo0323
October 23, 2004
When I was having leg cramps my surgeon suggested I add an extra calcium
supplement daily, that worked. I also eat a banana everyday to make sure I
get in my potassium.
— tazfan
October 24, 2004
Get enough: water, potassium, calcium and magnesium. All or some lacking
will cause cramps.
— ZZ S.
October 24, 2004
I have been suffering from leg cramps and foot cramps. But what has me
worried is I have develope dropfoot. It all started 9/6/04. Reason I
remember it so well it was our company picnin and I was getting things
ready. Now on Friday 10/22/04 I developed a back pain, and cant do
much..anyone please help!!
— tiredofbs0
October 26, 2004
I have suffered from leg/foot cramps pre and post-op. It is not related to
my potassium level. That is fine. The Dr. never gave me a true diagnosis.
He first suggested drinking seltzer water 16 oz per day. I couldn't stand
the taste of it. I ended up taking Quinine (prescription med) every night.
If I skip more than two nights the cramping returns. Try the seltzer
water (without the fizz). If that doesn't help, I suggest you speak to
your Dr. about it. I also notice that if my feet get cold at night the
cramps return as well. Good luck to you!
— adeas
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