Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 I am le, I had an RNY on July 27, 1998 - that being said, I too have horrible, horrible muscle cramping on the inner thighs. I don't know why, my blood levels have checked out fine, wonderful even... I do exercise about three times a week, and yes, I think that has something to do with it. But I have another idea too that could be, at least in my case pressure on the inner thigh muscle from excess skin that hangs. I am in no position to get plastic surgery on my legs, or anywhere else for that matter. So are any of these common factors to you also? le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 You know I wish that I could say that I will try these things, but I am talking about having these cramps repeatedly for a long, long time. I have friends who are nurses and they see me eat bananas and honestly I drink more water than anyone I know who has had WLS, and I am four years out. When I experience these cramps I get them in BOTH inner thighs at the same time and simultaneously in BOTH of my calf muscles and in my feet, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! I drink water, have my blood work done - and even started drinking sports drinks (yuck), because this is such a problem for me. I keep icy-hot by my bed. Oh and my protein is pretty good too. The sleep thing might be clue, I am totally sleep deprived, i.e. usually 5-6 hours max a night. Six hours is a really good night for me. What kind of compression garments I wear leggings and a tee shirt at the gym. The other day I was working out (this actually happens fairly frequently too) and I was getting cramps in my feet. Thank you for your responses. le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 First, don't ignore cramping muscles... Potassium proper hydration Protein could be some physical causes and they may not show up in the blood work yet but still be causing the problems along with other things medical that I don't know about -- check those first... >> But I have another idea too that could be, at least in my case pressure on the inner thigh muscle from excess skin that hangs.<<< And that is probably a valid argument for all of us who have skin in places that makes us off balance or weighted where we wouldn't normally be -- I've seen (and used) total support tights to hug everything on my legs and lower body up next to me so it isn't flapping or waving -- almost like compression garments (a tad more stylish ;-)) for the gym... Just saying it isn't something to be ignored or waved off as... well, you can expect this... I don't believe that. Get it checked out... make sure your feeding plenty of protein to those muscles your working and lots of water during your whole work out to stay hydrated... only the doctor can diagnose the potassium thing but I'm sure their are other possibilities as well. hugz, ~denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 There are people in my aerobics class who get frequent muscle cramps while exercising. The instructor says it is from overexerting the muscles. She tries to make sure we do an opposite stretch after each exercise to stretch the muscles back out again. Leg cramps can also come from not enough calcium. Chrissie shihtzumom@... http://users.snip.net/~shihtzumom My WLS Journey: http://millennium.fortunecity.com/doddington/691/WLS/this_is_me.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: joellelegant@... \ You know I wish that I could say that I will try these things, but I am talking about having these cramps repeatedly for a long, long time. I have friends who are nurses and they see me eat bananas and honestly I drink more water than anyone I know who has had WLS, and I am four years out. When I experience these cramps I get them in BOTH inner thighs at the same time and simultaneously in BOTH of my calf muscles and in my feet, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! I drink water, have my blood work done - and even started drinking sports drinks (yuck), because this is such a problem for me. I keep icy-hot by my bed. Oh and my protein is pretty good too. The sleep thing might be clue, I am totally sleep deprived, i.e. usually 5-6 hours max a night. Six hours is a really good night for me. What kind of compression garments I wear leggings and a tee shirt at the gym. The other day I was working out (this actually happens fairly frequently too) and I was getting cramps in my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 In a message dated 10/12/02 5:04:18 PM Central Daylight Time, joellelegant@... writes: << When I experience these cramps I get them in BOTH inner thighs at the same time and simultaneously in BOTH of my calf muscles and in my feet, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! >> -------------------------- Hmmmmmmmm Maybe something with the nerves? Seen a neurologist? Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2002 Report Share Posted October 12, 2002 In a message dated 10/12/02 5:04:18 PM Central Daylight Time, joellelegant@... writes: << When I experience these cramps I get them in BOTH inner thighs at the same time and simultaneously in BOTH of my calf muscles and in my feet, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! >> -------------------------- Hmmmmmmmm Maybe something with the nerves? Seen a neurologist? Carol A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 > > " " I have them often and they are HORRIBLE. My feet look > deformed - the toes crumple up and point in different directions almost. I've > been told to check potassium, calcium, magnesium, water, and circulation. > I've addressed all these and still get the cramps. I hate it.. " " > > Me Too !!!! My toes get cramped up and seem to take on a life of their own !!! It lasts for a while and i can't stand it !! > All my labs are normal and my docs don't have any good reason for it either......I wish someone would come up with a reason and a cure !!!! All my labs were normal too... but when I added one additional potassium and vitamin E tablet my leg cramps went away. I haven't had one in over a year. jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 > > " " I have them often and they are HORRIBLE. My feet look > deformed - the toes crumple up and point in different directions almost. I've > been told to check potassium, calcium, magnesium, water, and circulation. > I've addressed all these and still get the cramps. I hate it.. " " > > Me Too !!!! My toes get cramped up and seem to take on a life of their own !!! It lasts for a while and i can't stand it !! > All my labs are normal and my docs don't have any good reason for it either......I wish someone would come up with a reason and a cure !!!! All my labs were normal too... but when I added one additional potassium and vitamin E tablet my leg cramps went away. I haven't had one in over a year. jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2002 Report Share Posted October 15, 2002 Thought I should jump in here. I've had serious muscle spasms in my calves down to my feet and toes, making me look like a controtionist at times. Very painful. I immediately pull back on my toes (all my toes in my hands and towards my body - the opposite way they're going in the spasm). This " stretches " the muscle out immediately and resolves the spasm for me. Sometimes I need to hold that position for a minute. I've had these spasms ONLY since my surgery. I am very proximal, with minimum (if any) malabsorption. I am very well vitamined and calciumed and hydrated. Bobbie Anchorage Open Proximal RNY: 5-11-01 314/198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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