Leg Cramping?

Anybody else experiencing leg cramps? I have felt as if my legs are going to cramp up practically ever since I have been home from the hospital. I have had people tell me it is because of dehydration, and others say it is due to calcium deficiency. I am drinking liquids and taking my calcium chews per instructions. I plan to ask doctor about it at 1 month check up, just wondered if anyone was having the same problem.

I am not experienceing leg cramping, but I am having pain in my hips in the last two weeks. It seems like my body can't stay asleep for more than 7 hours befor my hips start hurting. I have chalked it up to the amont of walking that I am doing, about an hour each day. I takes your body a while to adjust. My surgeon told me that I would hate how I felt for about 2-3 months, then I would love him forever!! (Don't tell, but even with the pain I already do love him!)

Also consider the possibility it is low potassium. As soon as you're allowed, make a protein shake with 1/4-1/2 a banana. Also ask your doctor about other potassium supplements or foods.

I think you should call your doctor before the checkup and ask about it. You're paying him enough money for a little advice! I do know that cramping can be a sign of dehydration and you don't want to mess with that.

Vicki, I was having the same thing. My doctor said to eat a banana, at least half, once a day. It worked for me. I also drank more water. Hope this helps Lisa

Vicki, I have cramps in my calves sometimes since my surgery. It has been better after I started eating bananas & increasing my water. But I still get it once in a while. Hugs, Julie

That is a sign of LOW potassium which can be VERY serious if not treated (could result in stroke, heart attack, etc.). So take a potassium supplement daily or eat a 1/2 a banana (ma**** up or put it in a smoothie) and that'll help. It's fixable. I had low potassium (2.9) about 3 weeks post-op and take a potassium pill and/or eat foods high in potassium now to help that.

Potassium is my (non educated) diagnosis. I used to play football and the coach would shove bananas down your throat if you complained about extremety cramps. Of course, he'd then call you a pansie for not being able to control your body better... God, I loved that man.