The Bosses Wife Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi everyone! Hope this post finds everyone doing well! My Mom was diagnosed with NSCLC in June. After a wild roller coaster ride she is finally having treatments and doing very well (knock on wood!!) The problem that has been bothering her daily are pains and achey-ness in her calves. Although she has had a dopler ultrasound which came back negative for clots, positive for some sluggish blood flow in one of her legs....she is in a lot of discomfort. The doctors suggested that she be fitted for support hose. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this discomfort? It's not in her joints, just in her calf muscles. Thanks so much. susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sounds like muscle cramps, which can result from a variety of causes. She's probably been checked for a lot of possibilities, but maybe something in this article wil ring a bell: http://www.medicinenet.com/muscle_cramps/page2.htm Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarGre Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Is your mom by any chance on Alimta? I am currently on it (4th round) and for the last several weeks have had problems with the achiness you describe, just in my calves. It's not really bad but annoying. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bosses Wife Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Nope, her meds are taxol, carbo. It was suggested that she get some Ted support hose, that this acheyness and cramping might be from her age (she's almost 81) and just coincidental that it occured during her treatments. we'll see how this works. I also suggested to her to try some tonic water as the quinine is supposed to be beneficial as well. I'll keep you all posted. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi Susan. My mom has used those support stockings for years as a result of vericose veins and she is a young 66. They are not much of a fashion statement but they work. Hope they work for your mom too. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Susan I was hospitalized last fall after my gall bladder surgery, for severe dehydration among other issues. I had THE WORST muscle aches and cramps in my calves from the dehydration. Maybe getting some additional fluids into Mom as well as the support hose would be beneficial. Sending lots of positive thoughts.. Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bosses Wife Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Hi everyone...so far, so good. Support stockings seem to be helping. Thanks for all the input...it is greatly appreciated. Take Care to all. susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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