Leg Cramps!

[jenband12 23]

Second night in a row I am up at 3-ish in the morning with leg cramps.

This happened before when I was on the Atkins diet.

Anyone else? Any tips?

I take liquid vitamins and eat half a banana a day for extra potassium, I am certain I am not getting as much sodium that I need because I am craving salty food.< /p>

[jenband12 23]

Oops, and forgot to mention I was banded a week ago.

[highland 168]

Drink lots of Water. Not being hydrated enough will cause them. The Atkins diet will do that because of the high Protein.< /p>

[xsentrick 194]

Ok I know this is an uncommon treatment, but serisouly...drink half a cup of Pickle Juice. Yes as in pickles in a jar. Trust me it works.

[jenband12 23]

My mouth just squirted reading about Pickle Juice, I LOVE pickle juice. I'm going to get some today. Thanks X.

Also, yes, Highland, I thought I might be dehydrated because my tongue was kinda fuzzy. I'll drink Water and pickle juice today. I'll have great breath hee hee!

[xsentrick 194]

Awesome! There are many professional atheletes that swear by it. I tried it myself when I started working out. It really does work and yes it is absolutely delicious!

[jenband12 23]

I mentioned my leg cramps to my nurse friend at my surgeon's office and now I'm off to the Imaging Center for an ultrasound. I guess post surgery leg cramps could be a sign of a blood clot. I'm sure it's not. I just need some Vlasic juice and agua. I'm on my way so will let ya'll know what they say later.

[xsentrick 194]

Oh yes! Please keep us updated. *sends positive vibes*

[jenband12 23]

I just got home from the imaging center. On the way home my doctor called me and said there are no blood clots in my legs!

Yay!

She said to drink lots of Water and take the prescription narcotic again before bed.

Now I'm exhausted from just that little trip but later am going to get my Pickle Juice.< /p>

Thanks all!!!!!!!

[xsentrick 194]

That's great news Jen! Enjoy the Pickle Juice cocktail!