Muscle Cramps

Just wondering if any of you guys have experienced these since surgery.. I've experienced them the last two days  but it's been in my sleep.. I don't know if I'm possibly dehydrated, or lacking potassium or just over stretching in my sleep.. I've had them before in the back of my calf muscles and I could deal with them.. The one I had in the lower side of my leg, near my ankle about took me out.. LOL Each time I'd get it straightened out it would go right back into the spasm.. Any ideas?

first are you on blood pressure meds? this sounds to me like dehydration, , drink plenty of fluids, and also blood pressure meds, alot of them has like a water pill in them. and that makes you more dehydrated. just make sure to drink all your water, and it should help,

No blood pressure meds... I was thinking dehydration also.. I was drinking 96 oz per day but just recently started a new job and only done 45 ounces for the last week...... I've upped my water again and I'm hoping I won't have to experience that again.. It hurt! Thanks for your reply!

Hi Katrina, I know what you mean about the leg cramp thing..oiy I have been there.  dehydration can definately cause a problem but your entire change during the new work weeks.  Are you sitting more than you were before?  Get up and take a walk when you can, even stand up a minute or so at your desk.  Are you taking your vitamins and are you eating as you should? When I started my new job at the hospital, 12 hr shifts were grueling, I wasn't eating or drinking and definately waiting to long before I ate.  I had to make several adjustments and am doing fine now. Take pleny of snacks and a large drink cup so you can be sure to measure your fluid intake. Good luck!! Brenda