Crippling leg cramp

[Marquee1880]

I have been diagnosed with Compensated (Charles-Pugh A) by a private Consultant based on a handful of tests supplied by the NHS. At the end of May I have a video consultation with the NHS - 6 months later since first being suspected). I stopped drinking instantly, I wasn't dependant and alcohol may only be a contributing factor, it's not really been confirmed. Anyway, feeling much better and I don't feel like I have any symptoms at present and had in fact increased my exercise quite considerably ( 3 x 5m runs a week, plus Squash, walking and pool swimming). Been less active this last week as Covid struck, now clear of that but find I can hardly walk more than 200 yards without crippling cramp taking grip of of my legs causing me to return home. This is the third day in a row. Waiting for a call back from a GP today. I have suffered with cramp on and off over the years, but as this has been over the last three days, not sure if I should be too concerned?

[AyrshireK]

Mineral deficiencies are a common cause of cramp in cirrhosis - perhaps get your bloods done (potassium/magnesium etc). Do you eat bananas? Great source of potassium - hubby has at least one per day/two if cycling to help with cramp symptoms.

Katie

[Marquee1880 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks Katie,I'm more than happy to munch through a bunch or two, or anything else that won't upset my Liver (Magnesium supplements or Tonic water). I think it's the sudden frequency and severity that has freaked me out a bit, particularly when I feel fine in every other way. GP is calling this afternoon.

Simon

[kensimmons in reply to Marquee1880]

It could be anything, dehydration for example. Just talk to your doctor and I'm sure you'll figure it out.

[Michegou]

Oddly my daughter took terrible leg cramps during a gym session 2 weeks post covid, it takes a terrible toll on your vitamin and mineral reserves, not to mention makes you really dehydrated even if you don't feel you are and drink plenty! So may be covid related. It seems to exploit any weaknesses you may have had previously. I ended up in hospital with gallstone pancreatitis after a bout of covid!