chronic leg pain

karen K.
on 8/15/09 11:28 pm - NY
VSG on 11/05/07 with
Hi,

I had surgery almost 2 years ago and now have pain in my legs, cant sleep because they ache so much. I  take a multivitamin, caltrate D and B-12.  Could I be lacking something else??

thanks for any input
starting weight  225/  lowest weight 129/ goal weight 135

                                        
nascar24n48
on 8/16/09 6:09 am
I was having aches in my legs and found my potasium was low.

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mccashd
on 8/17/09 6:17 am - Jefferson City, TN
I am almost 3 years out and I have leg aches too.  Now I have hand aches in the mornings.  I can't move them very well for a couple of hours in the mornings.  I am going to be 49, I thought I might be getting arthritis.  The leg aches are in the hip area.  D
karen K.
on 8/17/09 8:16 am - NY
VSG on 11/05/07 with
Well I started taking 2 caltrate D which is recommended because I was only taking 1 and I started taking potassium, but I also read it could be lack of magnesium.  My sister said she was having the same problem and the Vitamin D really helped her.  She said her hips were really bothering her too, but my pain is mostly like the shin area.  I guess I should have my bloodwork done again I just hate going to the doctor.  I will see first if the supplements help.  Have you been tested for arthritis?
starting weight  225/  lowest weight 129/ goal weight 135

                                        
cajungirl
on 8/17/09 12:26 pm
Sorry I should of read the entire thread before responding.  The shin area was exactly where I hurt prior to knowing my D was on the low side (not deficient), taking dry D-3 has helped me with this.

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karen K.
on 8/18/09 4:56 am - NY
VSG on 11/05/07 with
What is dry D-3?  How much do you take?
starting weight  225/  lowest weight 129/ goal weight 135

                                        
cajungirl
on 8/17/09 12:25 pm
Karen, when my Vit D dropped my legs hurt constantly.  The ache was at the bone, not muscle related. 

I also feel like I may have restless leg syndrome.  I cannot keep my legs still or they hurt.  I've procrastanated and need to see my PCP.  He wanted me to do a sleep study to see if that's what it is.  I toss and turn all night and am constantly crossing/uncrossing my legs during the day.  Then I have to actually get up and shake my legs out.

Have you had your labs drawns lately?

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karen K.
on 8/18/09 4:58 am - NY
VSG on 11/05/07 with
Hate to sound stupid, but I dont know if the pain is in my bone or muscles.  I should get my labs done again I guess.
starting weight  225/  lowest weight 129/ goal weight 135

                                        
vitalady
on 8/17/09 1:18 pm - Puyallup, WA
RNY on 10/05/94
magnesium? not oxide (unless you want to poop) You can't get too much of it, no way. Magnesium Citrate - pills - not the colon prep.

CALTRATE? Is that a typo? Or Citracal? How many mg? How much D? How much B12, iron, zinc, protein?

Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94 

P.S.  My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.

H.A.L.A B.
on 8/20/09 3:05 am
As everyone stated it can be
- minerals deficiency: calcium, magnesium, boron, potasium
- low Vit D (need D3)
 

 

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