Hand and leg cramps ?

[Carolinax96 0]

Hi everyone, I had my sleeve done Sep 12,2016 so I am almost 2 months now. Loooooong journey lots of complications (too much to go into at this moment) however the past few weeks i have been feeling better. Now however, my hands have began to like cramp up, no pain but I have to massage them they get very stiff. Has anyone else experienced this ? Kinda worrying me since i have just started feeling better also lots of leg cramps during my sleep can anyone please help ?!

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[Sai 785]

I once had a potassium deficiency, and I had hand and leg cramps so you may be experiencing cramps due to some Vitamin or mineral imbalance. It's a serious thing, I would suggest seeing a doctor ASAP.

[PorkChopExpress 822]

If it's not a potassium deficiency, it's dehydration. Your muscles will cramp BAD if you are dehydrated. Make sure you're getting at least 48oz of Water a day and preferably 64.

[aligator517 60]

Definitely get your potassium checked out. Just found out mine was dangerously low and I'm also two months out.

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[leebick 448]

Sleeved Sept. 15, so we are at almost the same point in our journeys! I've had leg cramp problems from the beginning. Nut suggested I drink Powerade Zero instead of just Water, to help with electrolyte balance. If you are still having issues getting all your fluids in, you might try this; it'll help with both Fluid intake and electrolytes.

[Carolinax96 0]

Thanks everyone, It definitely might be the fluids. Its just so hard to get so much Water in and 30 min before and after eating ugh but I will definitely work on it.

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[teedsg 253]

Don't forget to contact your doctor to check out your Vitamin levels, too. Just in case