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PreciousCargo You are not alone. I also have these kinds of leg cramps. I’m new to this forum but I posted about the cramps at the end of this thread. My surgery date is next Monday and I’m more than a little concerned that I may get these horrible cramps during the actual procedure, or at the very least in Recovery. The only thing that relaxes them is lots of salt, lemon juice, pickle juice or all the above. Unfortunately none of those things are allowed post op. Fortunately the cramps are usually of a pretty short duration, but during the time I have them they are crippling.

Thanks, haven't tried mustard, but just about everything else. The salty pickle juice works right away, and so does the salty lemons. I think what is actually relieving these cramps is just the salt, but it is not allowed. These are not just your everyday Charlie Horse cramps, but Charlie Horse on steroids.

So glad I found this forum. More glad I found this topic. I have had very painful leg cramps for many years. They seem to be worse when I drink a lot of fluid just before bed. My GP says that I am diluting my electrolytes. Having to drink 64 oz of fluid will most certainly bring these cramps on. The only think that will stop them is very salty lemons, or salty pickle juice. I'm afraid the acidity will be a problem with the unhealed staple line. I'm really worried about this because my surgery date it next Monday, and these cramps are sometimes crippling. I'm wondering if there is some muscle relaxing drug, perhaps an Atropine injection that I can use if these cramps occur. Any suggestions more than welcome.