Very Painful Thigh Muscles

[Bozza70]

Cirrhosis and thigh cramp

Hi all - I have been diagnosed with compensated cirrhosis for nearly two years now. I see a Consultant regularly and am on a surveillance programme. Last time I saw him I had been having ‘bad consistent, and constant’ thigh pain. I have not had alcohol for over 20 months now.

The Consultant at the time said it was likely to be sarcopenia. I saw a dietician and for 6 months have been taking FortiJuice at night. I also take regular protein drinks and snacks. Things seem to get better for a short while and I have put and kept some weight on.

However recently my thigh muscles have become very sensitive and painful, aching all the time just like I had crossed a marathon run. My whole legs become very tired and painful all the time.

I saw my GP who has put me on Thiamine (B1) 100mg three times a day.

I am wondering what to do or where to go next? Thanks for any comments.

[GrandmaDylan]

I have fibromyalgia and the pain you're describing is very like fibro pain. Did you lose weight because you have no appetite or did it just happen for no particular reason?

[Bozza70 in reply to GrandmaDylan]

Hi - I lost weight for no single reason. My appetite was reasonable but Never gained weight until starting the various dietary supplements.

[Titchie]

Hi Bozza. The pain you describe is similar to what I felt when my weight was quite low. It does sound like you are losing muscle, and as a result this can cause you pain.

My dietitian also prescribed Fortijuice and also ProSource. She also told me to drink these, along with eating a snack ( I was partial to the small Thorntons cake bites at the time). I would eat about 4, 30 minutes before bed. Ideally eat something high in protein, perhaps nuts, yoghurt etc. It takes longer to break down when you are sleeping.

Ask your GP or your consultant to refer you to a Dietitian. They will work out a special diet to meet your needs.

Good luck x

[grace111]

Reversing sarcopenia: how weight training can build strength and vitality. Author information: ... Many consequences of sarcopenia are preventable or even reversible. Progressive resistance exercises can produce substantial increases in strength and muscle size, even in the oldest old.

[Bozza70]

Thanks all. I will keep at it.