tightness in my calves

[springlife 0]

Hello all, I've noticed a weird feeling come about my calves since surgery. Actually it started sometime yesterday I think, after sitting in a rocker for a bit and then when I stood up to walk away I felt what I would describe a mild charlie horse "knot" inside my calf that went away as soon as I started walking. It did it again early this morning after sleeping most the night. I just thought its probably because I am deficient in a Vitamin or something due to such limited diet right now. Anyone experience this? I will call my doctor if it continues, as I know he had mentioned the reason for being up and walking all the time was to eliminate blood clots. I have been taking strolls around the neighborhood at least once everyday, sometimes twice. So I don't think it is lack of circulation.

Since surgery (wednesday) I have consumed only broths, Water, v8 light splash, Powerade zero, and sf Jello and popsicles. I am taking a daily chewable Multi-Vitamin as well. This is basically what I am limited to for 1.5 week when I will begin bringing in cheese, eggs, refried Beans, and dark meat Protein.

[Stacy160 201]

Being dehydrated, low on Calcium and especially low on potassium can all cause muscle tightness, twitchiness and spasms. Are you getting calcium and potassium in your daily Vitamin? I think that'd be the first thing to check.

[pnw218 14]

I took a potassium supplement before surgery - helped to prevent cramps in my legs and feet. I have continued to take that after as well. I also take prenatals and a B complex.

I had my Iron checked about a week ago - and it was just fine. I am having full labs done in about 3 weeks.

If it was just soreness and not cramps, you could be sleeping (or if you are sitting in a recliner) with your feet flat and knees up? Not sure if that is described properly. I found myself doing that subconscientiously after some point and then couldn't figure out why my calves hurt! lol

[CraftyChristie 62]

Not to worry you but it's POSSIBLE these could be blood clots, I would see your surgeon immediately to be checked out. Better to be safe.

[Globetrotter 1,340]

Yep, potassium.

[Dansha 16]

My first thought after reading your post was you are low on Potassium. Can u eat mushy bananas? If your calves do not feel warm to the touch, more than likely it's not blood clots.

[springlife 0]

just an update to my own post for others if they may begin experiencing this. The knots in my calves did settle early last week. While I do believe it had something to do with being deficient in a particular Vitamin, the cramps have stopped although I did not add supplements.< /p>