leg aches

[toxtomany 3]

I'm 8 weeks out and my legs have been aching horribly bad the last few days....any ideas on why or any suggestions on what to do to help?

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

It's usually only a problem in the first six weeks, but achy legs in the absence of another cause is a sign of DVT. A call to your doctor might not be a bad idea just to be on the safe side.

[toxtomany 3]

I've had achy legs for a long time but they usually only last for a few minutes but lately they last longer and today has been bad ...I didn't know if its because I haven't got all of my Protein or Water in the last few days..

[deltadawn817 106]

dehydration. try to drink more and if you can't get more Water in you will need to supplement with some Gatorade.

[toxtomany 3]

Thanks for the advice trying to get Water down now..

[sharita4! 0]

My surgery was 5 months ago, and a few weeks ago I was getting severe leg aches/cramps. Sometimes it would even wake me up. Not sure if it was lack of Protein, Water or too much exercise, but the posts show great suggestions. Thanks everyone. From a newby!

[msemma 49]

Had the same thing 1 month post op.. my doc said it was lack of Water and protein...

[sharita4! 0]

Thank you, that really helps! I keep a journal and I am getting my minimum 60 grams but am trying to get more Protein, it's kinda hard. I drink Water all day but I also have 1-2 cans of diet pepsi too, I hope that is not hurting me.

[toxtomany 3]

Sharita how far out are you?

[sharita4! 0]

I am 5 months out!

[fyre_storm 1,412]

I was having really painful aches in my upper calfs that I went to the er and checked with blood To see if I had a clot it tested negative but push for a ultrasound. My er guy didn't do it but my surgeon pushed for it stat. I was clear and my aches went away. But you can NEVER be too sure. You should go and check and not assume and self diagnose! Hope all goes well!!!