Hello,

I am now in my 6th weeks post op and have been suffering with night time calf cramp. Have been having this for about 2 weeks or so.

Was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they have done to resolve it.

I take a daily muilti Vitamin, Calcium tablet, Omega 3 fish oil and glucosamine daily.

I am trying to eat a varied diet but know I don't eat enough vegetables, do you think this could be the problem?

Thanks

Sharon

I'm 4 months out now but did have cramps in calves and toes at about 6 weeks. Not sure of the cause but it only lasted a few weeks. Stay hydrated and ask your doctor about your electrolytes. Sometimes it's a potassium deficiency.

I think you need more water.

Yeah, I would say you need more Water too.

I get cramps too in my calves and I believe it is due to dehydration. When I do get enough water I don't have cramps. Also I eat 1/2 a banana too.

It could very well be low potassium levels. I would ask your Dr. to do some bloodwork. I was worried about this and spoke to the nurse at my surgeon's office and she said the main symptoms of low potassium is weakness and leg cramps (especially at night). I would check it out ASAP.

The nurse also recommended drinking Gatorade G2 because it has potassium and electrolytes in it but is still low in calories.

You can take a potassium vitamin. Ask Dr.