Re: Circulation problems?
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 08:03:14 -0600 (CST)
Thanks Barbra,
I haven't had the problem start after I've been walking, I've felt it at
night and sometimes it has lasted through the next day - or for several
days. I see my endo on Friday so I'll mention it to her.
Anne
At Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Barbra wrote:
>
>At Tue, 22 Jan 2002, Anne wrote:
>>
>>Does anyone else have circulation problems esp. in their legs? I get
>>this from time to time in my calves and it can get painful, usually
>>happens at night, I'm trying to get back to a regular exercise routine
>>to reduce the problem.
>
>Hi,
>As you probably know from former posts-I have alot of problems with my
>legs,but what you mention to me,sounds like intermittent claudication.
>Excercising will open up the collateral vessels.
>
>Alot of people experience a "charley horse" during the night.
>This can also be due to a vitamin or mineral defficiency.
>
>I wouldn't fret too much,if they happen at night.
>I was told that alot of people get them during the nighttime,and my
>research proves correct.
>
>My husband waked up during the middle of the night with a cramp in his
>calf -usually is after he has been doing alot of physical activity as
>well.
>
>There are many reasons for this,but if it tends to become more
>severe-get the problems addressed.
>Sometimes it can be nothing.
>I have heard that vitamin E defficiency can lead to charley horse type
>cramps during the night.
>As another person mentioned-it is also quite commom with Diabetes and
>other condtions and connective tissued disorders as I,myself have.
>Don't worry,you don't have lupus or any major problem-at least from what
>I have read.
>Here is a general rule of thumb to figure out if you have intermittant
>claudication.
>1)When you walk,do you find that after a while,your calved become more
>sore and sometimes you just feel as if someone grabbed your calves and
>twisted them in a knot?
>2)YOu have to just STOP after walking a short distance.
>If you have any of these-then IC is a possibility.
>Walking is the best.
>It will be difficult at first,but after a while,will become alot more
>easier.
>
>If you would like more info on that-please don't hesitate to call email
>me privately,as I have many books on that subject,since my grandmother
>suffered from it.
>
>I thought that I had the problem,but turned out to be something entirely
>different and my symptoms are different from what you describe.
>
>May I ask you to read Renee's posts in reference to my legs turning
>colors.
>She gives a great,detailed explaination of venous-arterial
>insufficiency.
>
>I had forgotten what the subject was-but just look thru some of her
>responses to my questions and you should find some very good
>information.
>
>Take care and-WALK,WALK,WALK-AS MY DOCTOR TOLD ME!
>
>--
>Sincerely,
>Barbra Camara
>
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