Aching legs

greythope · 06-23-2008, 04:05 PM

Hi Everyone

So the last few days my calves are aching like crazy. I had hell sleeping last night. I tossed and turned all night. Anyone else or am I just lucky enough to aquire another stupid condition - Restless Leg Syndrome. Don't think it's that though because I have it all day too.

Thinking it might be low potassium. It's hard to get it all in and restrict calories too.

rxdspncr · 06-23-2008, 10:00 PM

When were you banded and how much walking do you do?

Sue Magoo · 06-23-2008, 10:08 PM

Hi:

If you think it's low potassium try adding a banana into your daily routine. I hope you feel better soon.

Sue

greythope · 06-23-2008, 10:08 PM

I was banded on the 13th. Last week I went out and walked around the stores 3-4 times (TOO HOT OUTSIDE!) and today I went for a walk around the building and up and down the stairs a few times. Walking never bothers me. I am going to get up and do the elliptical in the morning to see if some real bloodflow helps, doctors release be damned!

It's constant and pain killers aren't doing the job unfortunately.

Tess415 · 06-23-2008, 10:25 PM

Do you have any leg swelling? Does your calves hurt more when you pull your toes toward your head? Any shortness of breath?

To be on the safe side, I would let your doctor know. Could be a symptom of low potassium or blood clots.

Tess

JOYCE13 · 06-23-2008, 10:27 PM

Might not be getting enough water.

mom2twins · 06-23-2008, 10:32 PM

I do take medication for restless legs, and yes when they act up it does hurt all day the next day too. Like a sore muscle trying to be a charlie horse. that being said when I can't take my med for it I drink V8 juice and that helps some because of the potassium. However if it is of concern call your doc like someone else posted or if it lasts more than a day or two.

JenniLeen · 06-24-2008, 01:09 AM

i agree it could be not enough water. that was always an issue i had when i was prego and i knew i needed to drink more H20. let us know if you get it worked out! hopefully it goes away soon.

greythope · 06-24-2008, 03:11 AM

Hmmmm.... I do drink water like crazy and there is no swelling. But what I will try is the V8. I have always eaten plenty of fruit and veg but between calorie restriction and being on mushies I might not be getting enough so will see if that helps. I took some potassium suppluments with dinner and it isn't as bad. Up now since I always wake up peckish at 2am so having jello and cool whip.

Sades · 06-24-2008, 05:53 AM

Do you have low Vitamin D? I have Osteomalacia and when my body flares up it feels like a dull ache in the bones and permanent cramping in my legs and sometimes in my hips. Go see your doctor.

greyhoundmom · 06-25-2008, 09:10 AM

hi there, another thought is low iron level. i only have painful/restless calves when i'm anemic. odd but true! i read a pamphlet at the dr's office that said restless legs can be caused by anemia sometimes and indeed for me, it was. it went away as soon as my iron level was back to normal (dr. put me on iron supplements). i'd get it checked tho before taking iron supplements! good luck!

greythope · 06-25-2008, 10:01 AM

They have gotten a little better. I tried having a V8 yesterday but couldn't handle it.

Huggie Bear · 06-28-2008, 09:02 AM

I know alot us of have had individual experiances and lots of thoughts... so here is mine....

When I dont get enough calcium my legs kill me!!!

I have been taking a chewable tums with calcium in the morning and at bedtime to make sure I get my calcium in... the clacium tablets are like horse pills but I swear by them... or they have choclate and caramel Viactive chews too...

Just a thought :P

Good Luck,
Kim