Poll: Cramps and spasms
There didn't seem to be any one thing folks were deficient in either. Most gave me the advice to incorporate more bananas (potassium) into my diet and one friend said mustard almost immediately helps because it has tumeric in it.
But do you experience foot/leg spasms or cramps post op? And did you pre-op?
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
ETA: Ha! I knew I'd heard of it somewhere before too. It's used to treat malaria (which is one of the areas my organization works in). Looks like tonic water is it. Might have to get me some.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
I learned the hard way that alcohol really sets them off.
I keep meaning to try tonic water, but I hate it too. My MIL swears by it! Ya know, come to think of it, she is a diabetic and suffers with cramping. Wonder if that has anything to do with it? not that Im diabetic, but with the dumping and rh?
I tried potassium supplements. They didnt help me.
Also, I eat at least 1 banana everyday (long ride days 4+hrs I have 2).
Hope this stops for you- sounds awful!
:Danni
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That happens when I do not get enough of minerals - and salt. I need my salt. (salt - sodium - keeps the water in...)
I also need my carbs. When doing low carbs - the body not only loses stored glycogen - but also water from muscles, liver.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
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I've tried upping various supplements and every other idea I've heard, but no luck... I'm going to try the diet tonic water. ANYTHING to help with the cramps/spasms because they are seriously brutal.
tori
