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 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 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 I'm new to the list. My surgery was 9/11/2001, so I'm a rather newly qualified list member. I just had to chime in on this leg cramp issue. A few months ago, I started getting hit every night with these hellish leg cramps. Folks, I'm talking the top of my foot, my ankle, shin and calf muscle all cramping at the same time, basically no matter what I did it aggravated the cramp. At one point, I'm sure the neighbors thought my husband was killing me because I was screaming so loud which didn't help and added a sore throat on top of it all. I have yet to know what is causing it, but after a weekend of no sleep I finally asked the pharmacist at my local Wal-Mart. He said if these cramps were only happening when I was trying to sleep the probable cause is poor circulation. I don't know if there is any fact in this, but he suggested taking a low dose of aspirin and Niacin. I took a low dose of aspirin (81 mg) and the niacin and for the first time in months I got two full nights sleep with no leg cramping. Now, I don't think we are supposed to be taking aspirin and since my surgeon left town I can't ask him. I have contacted the nurse that runs the program I'm involved in to help me get an answer. The only way I'm getting around it right now is to take the aspirin with some type of food. I don't know if this is all a coincidence, but it has helped me. It might be worth talking to your surgeon about it. If you do...let me know! Thanks, and glad to be here! Open distal RNY w/ gall bladder removal -145 pounds Nashville, TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2002 Report Share Posted October 14, 2002 I'm new to the list. My surgery was 9/11/2001, so I'm a rather newly qualified list member. I just had to chime in on this leg cramp issue. A few months ago, I started getting hit every night with these hellish leg cramps. Folks, I'm talking the top of my foot, my ankle, shin and calf muscle all cramping at the same time, basically no matter what I did it aggravated the cramp. At one point, I'm sure the neighbors thought my husband was killing me because I was screaming so loud which didn't help and added a sore throat on top of it all. I have yet to know what is causing it, but after a weekend of no sleep I finally asked the pharmacist at my local Wal-Mart. He said if these cramps were only happening when I was trying to sleep the probable cause is poor circulation. I don't know if there is any fact in this, but he suggested taking a low dose of aspirin and Niacin. I took a low dose of aspirin (81 mg) and the niacin and for the first time in months I got two full nights sleep with no leg cramping. Now, I don't think we are supposed to be taking aspirin and since my surgeon left town I can't ask him. I have contacted the nurse that runs the program I'm involved in to help me get an answer. The only way I'm getting around it right now is to take the aspirin with some type of food. I don't know if this is all a coincidence, but it has helped me. It might be worth talking to your surgeon about it. If you do...let me know! Thanks, and glad to be here! Open distal RNY w/ gall bladder removal -145 pounds Nashville, TN 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...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2002 Report Share Posted December 3, 2002 In a message dated 12/2/2002 10:59:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, graves_support writes: HI I'm sorry I dont know your name, I can only say I had a horrible neck spasms this summer that kept me out of work for 2 weeks, and really it should have been longer but I caved and went back to work very early. At that point of the summer I was very exhausted and not feeling well at all. I think now it might have something to do with being hyper. I can sympathize with you 100%. I wish I knew 1/4 of what some of the other group members know to help you out more. Rest use a chiropracter if you can and rest!! Good luck > > I have been on tap for about 5 weeks, suddenly 3 days ago, I started > experiencing excruciating back spasms, which have now wrapped around > to my side. Tonight I started to freeze. > > Is there anyone out there that has experienced this combo? of course > I am wondering if I'm going hypo. > > don't have a dr appoitment until tomorrow pm, tempted to stop taking > the tap. Any thoughts out there? > Luci " If it's wet and not your's,dont touch it! " ICQ #58763141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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