sore muscles

[Joe.s 15]

Question my arms ache so bad especially in the a.m after sleeping i have to take pain't med to control it and it barely helps just makes the pain managable. Its the muscle its both arms and my surgeon doesn't really tell me anything. My pc said it may be because i had so much trouble with my surgery that i was immobile for a couple month. So he set up some physical therapy that doesn't even start till the end of the month. Has anyone else had this problem? Im five months out and have lost around 80pounds

[jodimc 117]

I've experienced the same and then I started having additional symptoms like tingling and weakness in my arms and hands and then loss of control over my hands. It ended up being my potassium. Have your labs been checked?

[Joe.s 15]

Waiting for the results now Im going to call tomorrow and ill make sure i ask about potassium. Thanks so much its been driving me crazy.

[sky 87]

Seems like every other month I'm put back on potassium...i do notice it in my legs when pot is low

[Joe.s 15]

Seems like every other month I'm put back on potassium...i do notice it in my legs when pot is low

The Dr told me mine was at 3.7 normal is 3.5 to 5.0 so Im right there... Can i buy potassium over the counter to see if it helps

[sky 87]

Not sure about over the counter but since you're in the normal range I wouldn't advise taking more...too high of a level can be just as detrimental as too low...low potassium leaves you with more numbness/tingling pain rather than sore muscles...have you started some new activities where you are using your arms more?

[Joe.s 15]

Not sure about over the counter but since you're in the normal range I wouldn't advise taking more...too high of a level can be just as detrimental as too low...low potassium leaves you with more numbness/tingling pain rather than sore muscles...have you started some new activities where you are using your arms more?

No new activities and its been a month and a half or so and i seems.to be getting slowly worse

[sky 87]

I would sure want some answers too...by the way, congrats on the weight loss! Hope you find some answers soon and get some relief...i have to take pain meds every day for my legs and it's so annoying...low potassium and nerve damage from radiation and chemo...

[cooksie 124]

I was recently on two IV bags a day and twice a day by mouth in the hospital and when I was discharged I got a potassium supplement from Walmart that's over the counter.

surgiversary 10/09/12~235 lbs

[melynie 10]

I've experienced the same and then I started having additional symptoms like tingling and weakness in my arms and hands and then loss of control over my hands. It ended up being my potassium. Have your labs been checked?

I've been reading your post and was hoping you found out what was going on. So how are you feeling now?

[jodimc 117]

I've been reading your post and was hoping you found out what was going on. So how are you feeling now?

hey! I'm feeling much better! Turns out it was my potassium, Calcium, and Vit D that was low. It was so scary going through that and not being able to control my hands, but now that I know what it was it isn't as scary. Thanks for asking.

[michelecaples 224]

Question my arms ache so bad especially in the a.m after sleeping i have to take pain't med to control it and it barely helps just makes the pain managable. Its the muscle its both arms and my surgeon doesn't really tell me anything. My pc said it may be because i had so much trouble with my surgery that i was immobile for a couple month. So he set up some physical therapy that doesn't even start till the end of the month. Has anyone else had this problem? Im five months out and have lost around 80pounds

It might be caysed from radiation of pain coming from you neck or upper back. Neck strain is common in weight loss because of the shift in posture. Press aroubd on your upper back and neck, if you feel a pinch, thats your answer