Leg Pain

[Mary Kay]

I am getting pain behind my knee that is causing my calf to cramp, the pain goes all the way up to my hip. At first I thought it was sitting at the computer..so I stood up for a while, then I just got off and didn't post for the rest of the night and elevated my leg. (Above my heart)
The pain is gone..but it has come and gone for a week now.
Any idea's?

[Kelly79]

could be tendon pain, but I dunno. Hope you feel better though MK.

[Mary Kay]

I have been doing an exercize that involves putting my toes on the edge of a step and lowering my self down until my heel touches the bottom step. Then going up on my toes as high as I can like being on spike heels. Boy can I feel the burn! It's helping a lot! Maybe it is tendons!
But to be sure, I have been alternating my sitting at the computer with elevating my legs.

[Kelly79]

That's a really good exercise for the tendons and ligaments, it's one my doc has me do to keep mine lose. I am particularly prone to tendinitis and tensynovitis due to having been born with my tendons and ligaments too tight.

[shivadance]

Don't they say that pain behind the knee can be a clot and should always be checked out? Just had my dad and brother in the hospital for surgeries and it's something they always warn about in the hospital because you're in a higher risk due to immobility. Not to worry you, just something to consider.

Have you ever had sciattica issues? Sorry about the spelling. :P

[Mary Kay]

Nope, I never had that, I worry about Phibitis (sp?). Right now it seems to be gone, I did stay off the computer for the last few days (not my idea believe me!) But it didn't seem to make a difference..for better or worse.
I woke up and no pain..keep your fingers crossed. But I will speak to my Dr.

[baby driver]

If you take meds for high blood pressure, sometimes the cramps come from that and you need to add potassium. Not from the drug store, but either prescription potassium or foods with potassium like bananas.

This has worked for me, but the cramping is definately from the HBP meds.

[shivadance]

And time at the computer with pressure on the back of your thighs probably doesn't help anything.

[Mary Kay]

Potassium! OMG! I forgot all about it..thank you! I am supposed to be taking it but instead she lets me eat banana's and potatos. I haven't had a banana in weeks and I have been eating salads but no potatos!
Tomorrow, I go get some potassium! I am so dim.

Just came back to say ..I got it and have a taken some today! Thank you guys again..I can't believe I forgot!

[ladyraj]

I had the same problem and I assumed it was due to crossing my legs when sitting at the computer, a side effect of using a lasix as needed, alleged side effect of vaping, or a side effect of taking a statin drug. The statin scenario is dangerous, so I scheduled an appt with my Doc...my bloodwork revealed a Vitamin D deficiency which can prevent the absorbtion of calcium. I was given mega doses of Vitamin D and the cramps and soreness went away in about 10 days.

Perhaps requesting this test from your physician can aid diagnosis. Hope you feel better!-Ruth Ann