Sore Calves

So is it normal for my calves to be sore? Not sure if it is related in anyway. 8 days post op. They sort of feel on the verge of a Charlie Horse and I will die If I get one right now. I've been walking... not a ton but trying to keep moving. I worked all day today and made a point to walk during my lunch. My legs are just plain restless.

Mine are the same way. I've gotten several toe/foot cramps too. I'm curious what the vets have to say. Maybe it's just dehydration or a vitamin is low....

Wow, you really did go back to work????  That's amazing!

I have had sore calves off and on since my surgery, but just chalked it up to doing more walking than I had pre op.

I did go back... I think I made too long of a day for myself yesterday because I'm beat right now. I got up at 6am worked 8-4:30. Went to surgical support group 5-6. Waited up for my husband who didn't get off wor****il 10:30 and fed him then finally headed to bed at 11pm. I yawned allllllllll day at work. I told him I better not be up past 9 tonight.

I found it is very easy to get low on potassium. Low potassium can cause soreness and cramps. I now have to take prescription strenth pottassium.Try seeing what high potassium food you can tolerate. Half a banana, some tomato soup? It was a go to food early out with melted cheese in it and topped with sour cream.

I don't remember who, might have been Val, but someone told me about switching to a salt substitute because it is potassium.  I use Lo Salt, which is 66% Potassium.  It's an easy way to get the Potassium in, and cheap. 

I did notice that I have been getting cramps in my toes and fingers lately.  Was wondering what mineral it might be.  So I'm taking extra of them all for a week to see if that stops it.  Will go back to old levels after the week.

Roger that! Morton's Lite Salt and fresh tomatoes with Dukes mayo on top.  ; )

 

Electrolytes out of whack?  Add more potassium and magnesium citrate. Potassium from fresh tomatoes not bananas or orange juice. Was B12 ok on your labs?

--gina

Haven't had any labs post-op yet and not a lot of diet options being on the 2 week liquids only still. I have my 2 week appointment Monday.

Hi Gina, I am just curious because potassium is always an issue for me. Why not bananas or cooked tomatoes as an option? Also, is low or high B12 a symptom of muscle pain? I have high b12 without taking suppliments-just from vitamins.