Spasms/Cramping

[c-love 28]

Morning all!

I had my survey Jan. 28th this yr and within the last month I've been experiencing leg and back spasms/cramping.

Anyone else???

I have a follow up appointment next Mon and I'm gonna see my primary care as well. Hope they can shed some light as to why and help me stop them.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Potassium deficiency? Bananas, orange juice?

[c-love 28]

I've tried coconut Water but not oj. Thanks I'll try that but I don't like bananas blah lol

[kll724 3,055]

I agree, sounds like you might have low potassium. I am glad that you are seeing your doctors! Best wishes, hope that they can diagnose the problem, and fix it!

[2muchfun 8,927]

Of course, Fluid intake is always a concern for WLS patients. That would be one of my first questions?

Sometimes we subtly make other changes in our gait or movements too? Could you be shielding your surgery by moving differently?

tmf

[c-love 28]

Thankfully my Dr gave me my lab results and I just looked them over. I'm in normal range?!?

The only thing I've done differently this past month is I haven't worked out nearly as much... Maybe only 4 or 5 times instead of every other day . Inventory at work but I plan on getting back on track next week after its over!

[enjoythetime 1,457]

It sounds to me that your Water to sodium balance coule be off. I had this happen more in my legs and the dr. said that sometimes your sodium to Water balance could be off??? Sounds weird I know but now I get these when I don't consume enough Water, not fluids but good ol' H2O.

[c-love 28]

I drink a min of 70 oz a day. Not sure if I can squeeze any more in but I'll try! Thanks

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

I had this problem for so many years. They had me on Klonopin for a long time, which helped, but the withdrawal symptoms were hell. The best remedy for it, honestly, is to go to target and find Hyland's Leg Cramp Tablets. They contain the ingredient "quinine" which has been proven to reduce or eliminate muscle spasms.

I also do some light stretching before bed and drink a Powerade Zero in the evening to help with potassium levels. Good luck!

[c-love 28]

I will pick that up and pray it gives me some relief. Thanks!