Leg Cramps

[shaz53]

Hello < Does anyone experience leg cramps , I have Kidney disease stage 4 , Hiatus hernia

[Frankie24]

I have stage 4 kidney disease as well, from PKD, I also have a hiatel hernia. Anyway not only do I suffer from leg cramps, I seem to have a lot of pain and fatigue in general these days as well as some swelling in my legs.

[Mando8787 in reply to Frankie24]

I spend all day screaming in pain from my leg cramps I have PKD stage 4 failure also. I spend all night working in a factory. It’s not a good life

[ddwebangel]

shaz53 & Frankie24 Leg cramps could be a sign of either too much fluid is being taken off if you are on dialysis or your potassium is low. But double check with your doctors. If something doesn't feel right always check with the doctor.

[Ckd4]

Yes..l get leg cramps and am at ckd4 , also get cramp in my hands and have to bend my thumb using other hand when it freezes up.

Leg cramps can be v painful. Not sure but quinine might help.

[sheydreams in reply to Ckd4]

Had this happen to my foot the other day. Talk about a very strange and freaky sensation!

[Smokey2014 in reply to Ckd4]

I had my hands cramp up for the first time last week.

My fingers actually went in different directions..

Stage 4 acute renal failure also.

[sheydreams]

Yes. Regularly. The fastest way to get relief is to stand and walk. Somebody told me that years ago and I thought they were insane. But it works!

[Kathryn471]

Yes I have cramps in left leg only went to ER and no blood clot. But got labs and chloride is 107 right on the edge. See nep end September. I will watch salt and try to get more water in.

[EndStageRenal]

Leg cramps are very typical for people with renal disease. If you are on dialysis it's even worse. I've got to walk after dialysis or I have bad bouts of leg cramps. A half a mile on the treadmill after dialysis is enough to "redistribute" the fluid in my body and allow me to sleep through the night with no leg cramps.

[shaz53 in reply to EndStageRenal]

Thank you EndStageRenal , I am wondering what will happen over the next few years , the kidney nurses won`t tell me and when I do ask questions , they say , "oh you don`t get that with CKD stage 4

[EndStageRenal in reply to shaz53]

The nurses are trying to put you at ease--and there's no need to fret too much. If you still have kidney function above 15 or 20 then try to preserve that as long as you can. Stay away from salt and large amounts of protein in your diet. Also be aware of foods high in phosphorus and potassium--your kidneys have to remove excess amounts of these and they are struggling if you are stage 4.

[5157]

I also have leg cramps.I am stage 4.My renal doctor told me to drink tonic water. It works.