a little concerned

[katt1584 46]

So my number 1 concern before surgery was blood clots. I asked a lot of questions before and after and my medical team did not seem as concerned as I was. I am Post op 7 days now and I'm wondering if anyone experienced leg cramping and pain like I am. I get cramps in both legs but tonight my right leg is cramping and throbbing. No redness and no swelling and it's not hot to touch...did anyone experience any if this?

[gohelpyourself 377]

Your electrolytes may be off. Try some gatorade. See if that helps. What you are describing does not sound like a clot sounds more like an electrolyte deficiency. Are you taking your post op Vitamins? When you are laying in bed/couch do some ankle pumps and try to move about as much as tolerated. Feel better.

Edited February 19, 2014 by Belladonna723

[hopeful2 be slim 121]

Yes dehydration also causes cramps...increase your liquids and do the foot exercises.

I know cramps can be very uncomfortable.add electrolytes to your liquids.< /p>

Get well soon.