Hello all, I've noticed a weird feeling come about my calves since surgery. Actually it started sometime yesterday I think, after sitting in a rocker for a bit and then when I stood up to walk away I felt what I would describe a mild charlie horse "knot" inside my calf that went away as soon as I started walking. It did it again early this morning after sleeping most the night. I just thought its probably because I am deficient in a Vitamin or something due to such limited diet right now. Anyone experience this? I will call my doctor if it continues, as I know he had mentioned the reason for being up and walking all the time was to eliminate blood clots. I have been taking strolls around the neighborhood at least once everyday, sometimes twice. So I don't think it is lack of circulation.

Since surgery (wednesday) I have consumed only broths, Water, v8 light splash, Powerade zero, and sf Jello and popsicles. I am taking a daily chewable multi-vitamin as well. This is basically what I am limited to for 1.5 week when I will begin bringing in cheese, eggs, refried Beans, and dark meat Protein.

Being dehydrated, low on calcium and especially low on potassium can all cause muscle tightness, twitchiness and spasms. Are you getting calcium and potassium in your daily vitamin? I think that'd be the first thing to check.

I took a potassium supplement before surgery - helped to prevent cramps in my legs and feet. I have continued to take that after as well. I also take prenatals and a B complex.

I had my Iron checked about a week ago - and it was just fine. I am having full labs done in about 3 weeks.

If it was just soreness and not cramps, you could be sleeping (or if you are sitting in a recliner) with your feet flat and knees up? Not sure if that is described properly. I found myself doing that subconscientiously after some point and then couldn't figure out why my calves hurt! lol

Not to worry you but it's POSSIBLE these could be blood clots, I would see your surgeon immediately to be checked out. Better to be safe.

Yep, potassium.

My first thought after reading your post was you are low on Potassium. Can u eat mushy bananas? If your calves do not feel warm to the touch, more than likely it's not blood clots.

just an update to my own post for others if they may begin experiencing this. The knots in my calves did settle early last week. While I do believe it had something to do with being deficient in a particular vitamin, the cramps have stopped although I did not add supplements.