Lori's Posts

I had a HORRID muscle cramp around my sciatic nerve, I think it's called the piriformis. It was about 3 years before surgery, and I missed some work because of it. The worst went away with ibuprofen, and I learned some stretches as well. I received a gift card for a massage after surgery, and went at about 8 weeks post-op. The therapist really zeroed in on my outer cheek/hip area, and I haven't had ANY symptoms since then. I still get minor foot cramps when getting out of bed in the morning, but they are manageable with a few seconds of brisk walking. My experience has been fewer muscle cramps since surgery. Be aware that if you are on an anti-coagulant you should find something other than ibuprofen to use. I think tramedol is a good substitute. I also do a lot more stretching now, that I learned how to do in cardiac rehab. All you have to do is ask the therapists, most are more than happy to share information and teach you! -Meredith

Lori, best wishes for your surgery tomorrow. Sorry to hear about your cramps I also get them and they have increased to along with numbness in my toes. I'm about 8 days away from my big event. My cardiologist said it could be related to circulation. He also said it would be something they would look out for during my recovery. Again fingers and toes crossed for your surgery and recovery. May it all be quick and fruitful. God blessings to you tomorrow.

Thanks Christine and Steven. I have numbness in my toes as well. My sugar has also been elevated, and my pancreas or spleen is enlarged. Not sure what that all is. Hoping its related to stress my body is under with a heart that doesn't function. Very afraid of the open heart and stopping my heart thing. It's been beating a really long time. I just hope it remembers how to beat when they restart it. I'll be glad when this is over.