Leg Cramps!

[newgrandmother 725]

this is day 4 and my calfs and thighs are trying to cramp up. the only thing i can think of is i have not had any sodium in my diet for 4 days. could that be the cause.maybe when i eat some Soup that will give me the sodium. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone. also this is a question for the women its persnal but my you know what is starting to itch anyone else with that problem?

[SleeveShelly 75]

Did u have a catheter in after surgery? Maybe that made things uncomfy down there.

[alex&zsmom 33]

The leg cramps are probably hydration, but you might also need potassium. As for the other, so did I. I think it was a reaction to the IV antibiotics. Try rinsing with Water twice a day....we have to remember all of this will pass. Yay! On the 10lbs!!!!

[doxieville 799]

Or potassium. That happens too. Personally, I'd put a call in to your surgeon. You were just done, so he needs to tell you what you can take. Hang in there!

[newgrandmother 725]

it dont itch where the cath came out the itch is in the spot if you know what i mean. i drink my fluids i get in about maybe 1qt a day. trying to increase each day though thanks for the suggestions and i willcall the office tomorrow, ond they did give me antibiotics

[alex&zsmom 33]

Antibiotics have always given me yeast infections...

[newgrandmother 725]

since i had my hysterectomy i dont get them anymore so its strange im getting one now ive had antibiotics lots of them and no yeast. damn i thought i was invincible to those now. i guess not

[alex&zsmom 33]

It still could be something else, I'm glad you're going to call your doctor.

[susanfaye 162]

I just saw my dr for calf cramps. He tested for potassium and magnesium deficiency. I do know this is common in people with hypothyroid. I have not received the test results yet. Good luck!

[Ready4success 380]

this is day 4 and my calfs and thighs are trying to cramp up. the only thing i can think of is i have not had any sodium in my diet for 4 days. could that be the cause.maybe when i eat some Soup that will give me the sodium. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone. also this is a question for the women its persnal but my you know what is starting to itch anyone else with that problem?

Are you drinking enough? It could be due to a few different things, like electrolyte loss or dehydration. I drank G2 for the immediate post-op period, so I didn't have those problems.

[LaBelle509 326]

for the leg cramps I was told to stay on top of my Water intake.

[newgrandmother 725]

well im drinking as much as i can. i think its lack of sodium but im calling tomorrow. maybe i should get some gatoraid

[rybecca20 160]

Please get checked out pain in the calves is a very big sign of blood clots in the legs.

[doxieville 799]

Good point! I forgot about that. Are your legs hot or swelling anywhere?

And if its still happening, you should call now. Not wait till tomorrow.

[newgrandmother 725]

no swelling at all