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Muscle spasms years after hip replacement surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 31, 2022 | Replies (54)

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I had a hip replacement 2 years ago and started getting excruciating thigh cramps about 6 months ago on the same side as my replacement. Someone told me to put vinegar on the part that was cramping and it does take it away within several minutes. I see my surgeon next month and am going to ask him what my replacement is made from?

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I had my first total hip replacement five years ago on my right side and my left side replaced three months ago. Both are titanium so I don’t think I have a cobalt issue however I have excruciating leg cramps in both legs starting from my feet going up the inner thigh to my pelvis. The cramps only happen at night as soon as I lay down or they wake me up. Any suggestions or help? I have tried the Amish remedy purchased on Amazon of apple cider vinegar garlic juice and ginger. When the cramps are very bad I rub that on and it really does stop the cramping almost immediately. I just can’t get them to stop altogether and they’re horribly painful. No real suggestions from my orthopedic surgeon as to how or why I have them and my massage therapist is stumped too. Any suggestions ?