I was recently in a car accident on May 2. I broke my fibula (closer to my ankle) in four places and my tibia right down around my ankle. I recieved surgery the very next day and have about two or three metal plates with screws in them.
I got my staples out about 6 days ago and right after that I began to get this intense cramping/tighness pain in my calf. Its not even close to my problem area which contains the plates.
I went for a vascular test today and found out that I had no clots. Does this sound like muscle cramping? What should I do? What are signs or systems of cramping?
Anything to relieve the pain would be great.....and I cant move my leg, so exercising it wont help.
PLEASE HELP
Thanks
2007-05-23 08:45:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
When I broke my foot, I had HORRIBLE cramps in my calf - so much so you could bounce a quarter off my leg. (It was from not being able to walk properly and not using my leg.) I found that drinking two ounces of Gatorade or Powerade (mixed in water if you need to) helped IMMENSELY. It restores the electrolyte balance in your body and if low potassium or electrolytes are making your legs cramp, that should fix it.
BTW - I recommend the lime or tangerine Gatorade RAIN flavors - they're not as sweet.
2007-05-23 08:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've been there, and am presently too. :zero) Potassium is a well reply, so is Calcium/Magnesium. It is simplest to take a complement that comprises all 3 so that you get the right stability. I've taken this course myself, in part on the grounds that I hate bananas! LOL! I additionally drink Pregnancy Tea, and devour plenty of the meals that include well nutrients. Usually I say opt for meals first, and complement if you happen to are not getting sufficient after that. But on this case you wish to maintain a stability and that is more difficult to degree with meals. Try to get across the first quantity, and to not exceed the moment quantity for every day-to-day. Calcium 1500 - 2000 mg (*use citrate, ascorbate, or malate) Magnesium 750-one thousand mg Potassium ninety nine-500 mg (*use citrate) Good meals assets of all three are: Dairy merchandise, fish, spinach or leafy inexperienced veggies, black strap molasses (additionally first-rate for iron!), herbs like, nettle and crimson raspberry leaf, each can also be made into tea. Hope you think higher quickly! Not lengthy left! ;-D
2016-09-05 09:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by fowler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best remedy for calf cramps a.k.a. charlie horses are bananas. Your body naturally produces potassium but sometimes it needs a little extra & charlie horses remind you of that. Also if you cannot stretch your leg out ask someone else to take the bottom of your foot and flex it straight out. Try not to curl your foot or point it, that intensifies the pain. Try to flatten it out to get a good calf stretch.
2007-05-23 08:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by eluvsdmode 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now is rehab time, you can't move it because it needs to get stronger. Yes they are cramps you are feeling. My dad had knee surgery recently and we learned Potassium is the name of the game. Bannannas are going to be your friend.
2007-05-23 08:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by No worries 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, muscle relaxers (and maybe some requip-for restless leg syndrome) would help tremendously. Check with your doctor.
2007-05-23 08:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by sweetjami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's probably trauma to the leg. trauma can have all sorts of nasty side effects.
2007-05-23 08:48:57 · answer #6 · answered by xy z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋