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Karma03
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6 years ago

Cramps 😩😩

Hi ladies.  Well l have come through my surgery well.  The pain was actually minimal and l am down to only one drain left.  But the most difficult thing has been aching legs.  Actually only my right leg and last night the cramps were horrible.  I have never had such bad cramps.  They were on my thigh and when l tried to stretch it would cramp in my calf. Has anyone else had this or have any suggestions.  Fancy having major surgery and then having cramps bring me to tears.  
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  • Karma03's avatar
    Karma03
    Member
    6 years ago
    Thank you for your feedback everyone.  Seems completely unfair doesn't it to go through all we do  and then get hit with excruciating cramps.  I will try your suggestions. If l find a miracle cure l will let you know.
  • Mira's avatar
    Mira
    Member
    6 years ago
    You could try magnesium for cramps. Bananas or kiwifruit can be good for it.   If you were at home I'd suggest a 20 min soak in a warm salt bath, but that's probably not a good idea after surgery :smile:
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    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    Most peripheral neuropathy improves/disappears relatively quickly after chemo is finished but not all! Mine improves at a glacial speed but I reckon at the present rate it’ll take about another 30 years (had it for seven) to get back to normal so I am not sitting waiting! Doesn’t affect too many things and I can work round most, but my cramps are specifically in the toes (the worst affected area) and started at the same time as the PN. Not frequent but I am certain they are related. 
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    Blossom1961
    Member
    6 years ago
    I had the same thing. The only thing that helped was ibuprofen which I wasn’t allowed but took anyway. I would pace the floor for four hours every night then finally fall asleep on my hands and knees. Horrible.
  • Nefertari's avatar
    Nefertari
    Member
    6 years ago
    @Karma03, I have incredibly painful cramps in my legs and feet, especially my right side.  The  surgery was on my right breast.....the cramps can go on for hours.  I often wake up from sleep in the middle of the night with them. 
      
    This all started in May after my surgery so I thought it was connected to that but my Breast Surgeon said no it isn't.

    I have PN from chemo, which has improved thank goodness, I only have a few numb toes now and hands are good.

    I asked everyone if it could be from PN, they ALL kept saying no not related and it would get better?  It hasn't though.

    If you find a solution let me know :D



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    iserbrown
    Member
    6 years ago
    Here's a link to a post on this topic that may help 
    https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/20735/cramps/p1

    From the internet

    What can I do to help prevent these cramps from happening?
    1. Make sure that you stay hydrated—drink six to eight glasses of water each day.
    2. Gently stretch your leg muscles before you go to sleep.
    3. Keep blankets and sheets loose around your feet so that toes are not distorted.
    4. Wear properly fitted shoes.
    May 31, 2019
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    It could’ve been a number of things - have you been sitting or lying more than usual (which would be natural after surgery). Are you sufficiently hydrated? I get cramps in my toes but that’s peripheral neuropathy, which you won’t have, unless you had chemo before surgery. Best wishes for a rapid resolution.