Getting muscle cramps and spasms

[SusieB 3]

Hello, I am 7 days banded and starting to get a significant amount of "charlie horse" like spasms in the legs and feet. Has anyone experienced this and what can I do to relieve the spasm. They happen more at night .I know it has something to do with the weight lose and lots of peeing I'm doing. I'm drinking smart Water with electrolytes and taking xtra Cal/magnesium and potassium.

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

A hot bath may help...and walking..this happened to me and I actually had to take some meds for a while...I am off them now and hoping it doesn't come back!!!!!!!!!!!

[kimk1999 450]

If you're just 7 days post op, I wasn't allowed a bath at that time only showers. What are you allowed to eat - still on liquids? Have you called the doctor? Maybe they can prescribe something else for you.

[SusieB 3]

I am on full liquids now and doing quite well.......not able to bath only shower. I have put a call into my doctor. This is the typical charlie horse type spasm. There just painful when they wake you out of sleep. I'll walk it out and sip some gator aide and that calms it down but I would like to find a way to prevent them from occurring.

[lisacaron 5,075]

OK I don't want to be the one to start a panic. You need to call the Dr. now! The reason I stress some urgency is because you just had surgery and with this type of surgery blood clots especially in the legs can be a concern.

As well as the fact that you are drinking Water with electrolytes that could put your cardiac rhythm and blood flow out of wack.

It could also be nothing and you are simply dehydrated but PLEASE CALL YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. We are not doctors here and can not possibly diagnose this issue.

Edited January 13, 2014 by lisacaron

[kll724 3,055]

lisacaron, susieb has put a call in for her doctor per her last remark. Bets wishes, susieb! Karen..aka.kll724

[cheryl2586 3,053]

There are many reasons for this problem. If you are low in potassium it will make you crazy with Charlie horses. It could be a blood clot but you would have pain all the time and it wouldn't be a spasm it would be pain, swelling and red hot area in the calves. Follow up with your doctor and do what he wants you to do.

[SusieB 3]

Thank you for all your concern...I love this forum and know it will be a valuable tool for me. I did talk to my Drs. Office and they set up an appt. For ultarsound as a precaution. But I really feel its muscle spasms...its both legs and they come and go.I can walk them out or drink some Gator aide a it subsides. So any suggestions are welcomed.

I must say I'm doing really well with the lapband. DAY 7.

[lisacaron 5,075]

lisacaron, susieb has put a call in for her doctor per her last remark. Bets wishes, susieb! Karen..aka.kll724

Thanks Karen.

So glad your doing well Susie hope the issue resolves quickly for you.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

to much potassium can cause your legs to cramp. it sounds as if you need some blood tests to determine your electrolyte balance. call your pcp or surgeon and inquire. leg cramps isn't normal. maybe once in awhile but not daily. remember your leg cramps are muscles spasming your heart is a muscle. so take this seriously.