Does anyone have pain in there calfs muscles

[latice19 19]

I'm 3 days out and my calf muscles are so sore. I was thinking could take some liquid Tylenol for the pain.

[Lhollingsworth 54]

It is very important to keep the blood in your legs moving that early after surgery to prevent a pulmonary embolism. Some walking and light stretching might help loosen them up and feel better.

[latice19 19]

It is very important to keep the blood in your legs moving that early after surgery to prevent a pulmonary embolism. Some walking and light stretching might help loosen them up and feel better.

Ok thanks.. I have walking a lot. I sure don't want that to happen.

[Catherine Shinn Habhab 97]

keep walking. if either one of your legs turns pinkish-red or hot to touch get it checked for an embolism.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Dehydration can cause leg cramps, potassium deficiency.... Are you drinking enough?

[bigtigger1010 45]

Any redness, lumps, or swelling? Surgery puts us at risk for blood clots... just something to be aware n cautious of... best of luck n hope thats not the case...

[Ola Tess 21]

I had that too and as a nurse I immediately thought of blood clots but it wasn't. I did take blood thinners for 2 wks post op but Yes my calves did hurt and I'm not sure what that was??

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

Mine did that once I started exercising after surgery. I'm pretty sure it was a potassium deficiency. If you are pretty new post op I'd consult with Dr to make sure it's not blood clot.

[latice19 19]

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Thanks I feel a little better. I have been walking a lot today and it starting to feel better. I been to get in my shakes today and my liquids.

[latice19 19]

keep walking. if either one of your legs turns pinkish-red or hot to touch get it checked for an embolism.

Thanks I will. If that's happen.