Charley Horse Cramps

[Smoggy 152]

I am wondering if anyone here is experiencing night-cramps or maybe even cramp during the day after being sleeved?

I have had problems with terrible calf-muscle cramps waking me in the middle of the night for quite a few years. They are utterly agonising and once I discovered that I had actually pulled my calf muscle quite badly and was hobbling about for some time. I have tried all sorts of things, drinking more Water and upping minerals like magnesium- I'm not entirely sure what works as I usually try several things at once out of desperation- and sometimes they fade away after a few days.

I have read about a few people getting these for the first time after being sleeved because of deficiencies they may not be aware of, and I'm quite scared that after I'm sleeved that this will get worse with me.

Anyone been in this position and have any remedies?

[brandymarie81 108]

I was put on a potassium medicine because all the Water I was drinking was flushing it all out. The added potassium has helped! I totally sleep through the night with no feet/leg cramping!

[Lissa 2,631]

Potassium helps. It's an old wives tale, but put an unwrapped bar of soap under the foot of your mattress. It really helps.

Lissa

[RawrrAshleex3 137]

I thought I was just on it funny, my left calf hurts a LOT and it's persistent.

[bratvp63 118]

Also add gatorade or Powerade and a banana or two. Works like a charm.

[Spatters3 315]

Ever since I had my BP medication changed to not include a diuretic, I have't suffered from cramps (and they ARE hellish). I really think they are caused by dehydration and electrolyte imbalance so give the gatorade/banana/potassium a go.

[Monarch Butterfly 2]

Prior to my surgery, I had those leg/thigh charlie horse attacks to wake me up at 3 or 4 in the morning!!! My doctor already had me on a daily Potassium pill as a precaution to me taking a Rx for high blood pressure. I can honestly say that after my Sleeve surgery on Jan. 23, I have not had ANY Charlie Horse leg/thigh cramps.

Another old wives tale that used to work for me is a table spoon of yellow mustard... yuck but it's a lot better than that cramp!!!

Whatever U try, Good luck and hope something works out for U, I know your pain.

[jme53071 18]

Usually that's indicative of low potassium.

[Smoggy 152]

Thanks everyone-I can't get Gatorade here and am trying to low-carb at the moment so I'm giving potassium supplements a go. CHEERS!

[Lizq8 0]

Thanks everyone-I can't get Gatorade here and am trying to low-carb at the moment so I'm giving potassium supplements a go. CHEERS!

Hi Smoggy i belive you are in Kuwait ,right.? So am i ,you can actually buy Gatorade at the Sultan Center . Xx

[Smoggy 152]

Hi Smoggy i belive you are in Kuwait ' date='right.? So am i ,you can actually buy Gatorade at the Sultan Center . Xx[/quote']

Hi lizq8 nice to see another Middle East person, did you know we have a group? Actually I'm in Abu Dhabi in the UAE :-)

[Lizq8 0]

Hi lizq8 nice to see another Middle East person' date=' did you know we have a group? Actually I'm in Abu Dhabi in the UAE :-)[/quote']

Hi Smoggy, i'm new to this forum how do i join the group ?what is it called.?

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

You have to be very careful with potassium supplements. Too much potassium can cause heart problems. I would stick with g2, bananas etc unless your blood work is being monitored by a physician.

[Smoggy 152]

Hi Smoggy' date=' i'm new to this forum how do i join the group ?what is it called.?[/quote']

Sent you a PM.

[Smoggy 152]

You have to be very careful with potassium supplements. Too much potassium can cause heart problems. I would stick with g2' date=' bananas etc unless your blood work is being monitored by a physician.[/quote']

Oh now I've been sleeved I plan to get to a specialist to sort out supplements when they start again.